Penny Powell's Surprise Drive Thru Birthday!
Fri, Dec 26
|Springfield
The Board and Staff of Fifth Street Renaissance cordially invite you to drop off donations, receive a slice of birthday cake, and drive on through! Want to hang and celebrate with us? Parking is available.


Time & Location
Dec 26, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Springfield, 1345 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62702, USA
About the event
The Board and Staff of Fifth Street Renaissance cordially invite you to Penny Powell’s Surprise Drive Thru Birthday Party!
Friday, December 26th, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Mercy Communities/St. Joseph Church parking lot (1345 N 6th St, Springfield, IL 62702) across the street from the Fifth Street Renaissance main offices.
Drop off your donations, receive a slice of Birthday Cake, drive on through!
Enter on 6th street and exit on 5th street
Want to hang and celebrate with us? Parking is available.
Gift Ideas for Penny
Cash, Checks (made out to FSR), or Grocery Cards
Food Pantry items -
Boxed Cornbread, Bisquick, Muffins, Hamburger Helper, Mac n Cheese, Rice or Noodle sides, Instant Mashed Potatoes
Meats: Any beef, pork or chicken cuts but portions for 1/2 are preferred (we provide multiple for families). 1 lb hamburger chubs, hot dogs, we also accept processed game meat such as deer.
Canned Goods: Fruits and Veggies, tuna, chicken or salmon, canned pasta such as ravioli or SpaghettiOs, Soup
Misc: Shelf Stable Milk, peanut butter, dry beans, rice, bottled water, anything microwaveable in individual servings, pasta/sauce, crackers, ramen
Snacks - trail mix, fruit cups, pudding
Personal Care/Paper -
Toilet paper
Facial Tissue
Body Wash/bar soap
Deodorant
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Dental floss
Hand/Foot warmers
Gloves, coats, jackets
Pads or tampons
Wet wipes
We hope to see you there! If you'd like to simply make a donation toward the event now (donations will be used to help keep Veterans families and other housed), please use the button below!

