JULY 18 - AUGUST 1, 2022
Each year, we work with local partners to collect donations of school supplies to provide backpacks filled with classroom essentials to elementary, middle, and high school students from low-income families in our county. Community members and Companies are invited to donate supplies or funds to help us purchase supplies for students needing assistance.
GIVE WHERE YOU LIVE!
Don't have time to shop and drop off? We’ll do the shopping for you! The United Way of Ottawa and Allegan Counties in partnership with our sister United Way of the Lakeshore are combining collection efforts to maximize the impact of our Stuff the Bus drive this year. To give where you live, work, or play click on the link that supports your location.
Live in Muskegon County? Click Here To Get Involved With The Local United Way Team There!
OR FILL A BOX!
Either as a workplace or a family, you can collect school supplies for local students in need of assistance. See below for details.
INSTRUCTIONS & RESOURCES
- Use the link above to register to participate.
- Download and print our resources below including drive posters, a supply checklist, and instructions. (You may choose to fill out the supply checklist virtually here, or print the pdf below and include it with your boxes).
- Collect donations from July 18-August 1, 2022.
- On August 2, drop off boxes to any of the following locations during business hours and take a photo with the library (if applicable) to share with staff, and stakeholders:
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS ON AUGUST 2:
- Coopersville Area District Library
333 Ottawa St., Coopersville, MI 49404
- Loutit District Library
407 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Greater Ottawa County United Way
Third Floor Lobby
115 Clover St., Holland, MI 49423
- 5/3 Bank in Grand Haven
839 Robbins Rd., Grand Haven, MI 49417
KNOW A STUDENT WHO'S IN NEED OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES?
To receive a FREE Backpack Full of School Supplies:
ATTENTION: The Back to School Celebration including giving out backpacks with school supplies has been rescheduled from Saturday, August 13, to Thursday, August 18, from 5pm-7pm due to the rain forecast for this Saturday.
Thursday, August 18, from 5pm- 7pm
- The Salvation Army Holland
130 E. Lakewood Blvd, Holland, MI 49424
Kids must be present to receive a backpack with school supplies.
No pre-registration required and no income guidelines.
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Saturday, August 20, 2022
- The Salvation Army Grand Haven
310 N Despelder St, Grand Haven, MI 49417
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Registration Dates: July 11 - August 5.
Registration will be done in-person by appointment only.
To schedule anappointment call: 616.842.3380.