United Way of the CSRA is officially kicking off its annual "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive sponsored by ADP. The community-wide initiative aims to collect essential school supplies to ensure local children head back to the classroom prepared and ready to succeed.

Residents are encouraged to donate new school supplies at various designated collection events through mid- July. Please note that these are strictly collection events, not distribution sites.

Where and When to Donate

Donations can be dropped off at any of the following community collection events until July 15 th (or as stated below):

SRP Park (The Hive Pro Shop)
Location: 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

SouthState Bank

• Locations:
• 3530 Wheeler Rd, Augusta, GA 30909
• 627 Ronald Reagan Dr., Evans, GA 30809
• 3111 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, GA 30906
• 336 Georgia Ave Ste 4, North Augusta, SC 29841

The Peppy Poppy

• Location: 4272 Washington Rd #2, Evans, GA 30809
• Boutique 1999 Location: 4970 Steiner Way, Grovetown, GA 30813

CSCM Furniture and Decor

• Location: 211 Bobby Jones Expy, Suite D, Martinez, GA 30907

 Putt-Putt Fun Center

•  Location: 3763 Martinez Blvd, Augusta, GA 30907
  
  
• Riverwatch Dental
• Location: 4214 Washington Road, Evans, GA 30809
• WJBF NewsChannel 6
• Date/Time: Monday – Friday 9 – 5pm Friday June 19th – Friday July 17
• Location: 1336 Augusta West Parkway
• Augusta GreenJackets Game at SRP Park
•  Date/Time: Sunday, July 12 at 2:05 PM
•  Location: 187 Railroad Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841
• The Kroc Center
• Date/Time: Friday, July 17 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Location: 1833 Broad Street, Augusta
• Walmart (Waynesboro)
• Date/Time: Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
•  Location: 1500 N. Liberty Street, Waynesboro

Monetary donations are also accepted to help purchase supplies in bulk. Community members can simply visit www.uwcsra.org/stuffthebus to make a direct contribution.

Most Needed School Supplies
Donors can contribute a wide variety of items. The most requested supplies for local students this year include:
-Daily Essentials: #2 pencils, pens, colored pencils, markers, highlighters, crayons, and erasers.
-Classroom Basics: Glue sticks, kid-safe scissors, paper, index cards, and folders or binders with tab dividers.
-Notebooks & Storage: Composition or spiral notebooks, pencil pouches, and backpacks.
-Technology & Learning Tools: Scientific calculators and wired earbuds.
-Health & Wellness: Facial tissues and hand sanitizer.