United Way Still Needs School Supplies to "Stuff the Bus"

Staff Report From Columbus CEO

Thursday, July 23rd, 2015

The Stuff the Bus school supply drive is coming to a close soon, but United Way still needs school supplies to fill backpacks. 

We have received a large number of backpacks that will go a long way in meeting the need in our community, but we are in need of more school supplies to fill those backpacks.  

How can YOU help?

  • Sponsor a stuffed backpack for $30 or make a monetary donation to Stuff the Bus at unitedwayofthecv.org
  • Donate new back packs and supplies at one of the public drop-off sites.

Drop-off sites for supplies, Monday-Friday:

  • United Way, 1100 5th Ave. Columbus
  • Columbus Chamber of Commerce, 1200 6th Ave. 
  • Columbus Ledger-Enquirer, 945 Broadway 
  • Central Activities Center, 1500 14th St., Phenix City
  • Phenix City Library, 1501 17th Ave., Phenix City
  • Urgent Care, 4328 Armour Road, Columbus  

Suggested School Supplies

(Georgia Elementary Schools)

  • Backpacks – clear or mesh preferred
  • 3-Ring Binder (2”)
  • Notebook paper (wide ruled)
  • Composition notebooks
  • Tissues – I box (oblong )
  • Index cards
  • Markers (washable)
  • Crayons (24 pack)
  • Erasers 
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors (for young children)
  • # 2 Pencils (1 Dozen)

(Alabama Elementary Schools)

  • Backpacks – clear or mesh preferred
  • 3-Ring Binder (1½” )
  • Notebook paper (wide ruled)
  • Composition notebooks
  • Tissues – I box (oblong )
  • Index cards
  • Markers (washable)
  • Crayons (24 pack)
  • Erasers 
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors (for young children)
  • # 2 Pencils (1 Dozen)