Stuff the Bus 

Thousands of students every year start school without essential supplies for academic success. Moreover, teachers spend hundreds of dollars out of their pockets annually to properly stock their classrooms. 

Now through July 12, United Way of Northeast Florida and First Coast News are joining forces to once again Stuff the Bus in Duval County, our annual initiative supporting classrooms, teachers and students in need. By donating as an individual or organizing a school supply drive with Stuff the Bus, you or your collection team have the incredible opportunity to address this issue head-on and transform the lives of Jacksonville's students.

Donations will benefit United Way’s Full Service Schools initiative and will help hundreds of teachers and more than 57,000 students in over 80 Duval County public schools!

Ways to Get Involved:  

Group Fundraisers and Supply Drives

Company teams, friends, family members, worship groups, book clubs, sports teams, etc. (you get the idea!) are invited to register as a team to support Stuff the Bus in Duval County. Option 1: Register your group below to collect physical school supplies, and we will send helpful information, tips, and promotional graphics to use for a successful drive and team-building experience. Option 2: You can host a virtual fundraiser by encouraging your group to give monetary donations. Instructions will be provided upon sign-up below.

 
Make an Individual Monetary Donation

If you can't participate in person, consider a monetary donation in lieu of donating physical items. We will ensure your dollars are used cost-effectively in the purchase of these much-needed school supplies. To donate now, text “classrooms24” to 30306, or visit our donation webpage by clicking below. This link will be open for donations until August 30.

Supply Info and Drop-Off Day Details

If you are donating physical items, you can find a list of the most needed supplies for the classroom or for students at the link below. Then, on July 12, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., you can drop off your collected new school supplies at the bus located at The Markets at Town Center (in the parking lot near Sprouts). Pack your donations in your trunk, pop your trunk upon arrival, and we'll do the rest!

Volunteer

We need your help to stuff and un-stuff the bus and get the supplies organized for delivery to the sites! If you or your team would like to lend a hand, please visit the link below to learn about ways to volunteer.

No matter how you choose to get involved, remember to snap a selfie for social media and be sure to tag @unitedwaynefl, @FCN2go and #stuffthebus !