United Way of Western Nebraska’s annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive is gearing up to help local students start the school year prepared for success.
The community-wide drive will run July 15 through July 31 and is designed to assist children and families who may be unable to purchase the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year.
Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies or make a monetary contribution. Needed items include backpacks, earbuds, personal water bottles, lunch boxes, disinfectant wipes, and other essential school supplies.
Drop-Off Locations
Alliance
Alliance Times-Herald, 114 E. 4th St.
Dairy Queen, 719 Flack Ave.
FNBO, 123 W. 3rd St.
United Way, 723 Flack Ave.
Wolf Auto, 403 W. 3rd St.
Gering
Fresh Foods, 1270 10th St.
Gering Public Library, 1055 P St.
Riverstone Bank, 1540 10th St.
Scottsbluff
Scottsbluff Public Library, 1809 3rd Ave.
Riverstone Bank, 2002 Broadway
WNCC, 1601 E. 27th St.
United Way, 1517 Broadway, Suite 106
Sidney
Beans & Steams Coffee House, 610 Glover Rd.
Safe at Home, 925 10th Ave.
Monetary Donations
Monetary donations may be made online at uwwn.org/bus or mailed to, or dropped off at either United Way office.
One hundred percent of all monetary donations will be used to purchase school supplies for local children in need. Every $25 donated helps provide one child with the necessary school supplies to begin the school year on the right foot.Through the generosity of communities across the Nebraska Panhandle, Stuff the Bus helps ensure students have the tools they need to learn, grow, and succeed in the classroom. For more information, visit uwwn.org/bus or contact United Way of Western Nebraska
United Way of Western Nebraska is a nonprofit organization that unites people and resources to build a stronger, healthier and more compassionate community. Supporting 22 local nonprofit agencies and providing direct community impact services in the areas of youth opportunity, healthy community, community resiliency and financial security and reinvesting in Western Nebraska since their inception in 1945. For more information, visit www.uwwn.org.