Back-to-school shopping can be expensive, and not every family can afford the supplies their kids need to start the school year. Jefferson County Schools serves roughly 700 students district-wide, and a community donation can go a long way.
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Jefferson County community rallies to stock students with school supplies for back-to-school season
The National Retail Federation estimates families with children in elementary through high school spend hundreds of dollars on back-to-school shopping each year.
Organizers are hoping to fill a school bus with supplies for local students from notebooks and pencils to backpacks and crayons.
The Stuff the Bus school supply drive is happening Saturday, July 25th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon in Monticello.
Organizers say the goal is simple: make sure every child starts the school year feeling prepared and ready to learn.
Volunteers say even a small donation can make a big difference for local students. If you are already doing a little back-to-school shopping this week, consider picking up a few extra items to donate.
Those interested in volunteering during the event are also welcome to participate. For more information, contact organizer Jamia Bradley at 850-242-1560.
Needed supply donations include:
Clear backpacks No. 2 pencils Pens (blue/black) Notebook paper Spiral notebooks Composition books Folders with pockets Crayons Colored pencils Markers Highlighters Glue sticks Erasers Pencil pouches Rulers Scissors Index cards Dry erase markers Tissue Hand sanitizer
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