18th Annual Stuff the Bus: Why It’s Important

Basic school supplies can add up quickly! According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index, the cost of school supplies has increased 24.5% over the past four years, leaving parents feeling the effects of rising prices. In fact, three in ten parents say their households are in a worse financial position than in 2022. This leaves families to choose between buying school supplies or putting food on the table. That’s why United Way needs community support to make sure students have supplies to start the upcoming school year ready to learn.

School Supply List

(check the tracker for most needed items)

• Pencil Sharpener, double barrel COMPLETE
• Pencils #2HB (12 pack) COMPLETE
• Ruler, 12 in COMPLETE
• Crayons, 24-pack COMPLETE
• Scissors, 5 inch blunt tip COMPLETE
• Eraser, large pink COMPLETE

Here’s How You Can Help

✅ HOST A COLLECTION DRIVE
(1) Choose 1 or 2 school supplies from the list.
(2) Click here to complete the registration form and designate how many items you want to collect.
(3) Collect supplies in your workplace or community group (link to tips/flyer!).
(4) Deliver your supplies to Nissan Stadium on Tuesday, July 14 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

✅ DONATE
Every contribution helps ensure students have the tools they need to thrive. Give today to set them up for a strong start.

✅ VOLUNTEER
Join us as a volunteer at Stuff the Bus or help welcome students on their first day of school. Last day to sign up is July 6.

July 14th – Supply Drop Off & Sorting Day
9AM – 12:30PM (Volunteer check in 8:30AM – 9AM)

July 15th – Packing Day
9AM – 12:30PM (Volunteer check in 8:30AM – 9AM)

Track the Impact

The School Supply Tracker updates in real time so you can see how your support is helping students in need across our nine-county region. Google Chrome users: if you get an error message for the tracker, click on the continue button in the message, choose your Google account and it should clear up.

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