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Stuff the Bus is an initiative providing students in our community with the tools to begin school prepared and confident. Early childhood education plays a vital role in every aspect of our adult lives, determining income status, state of health and even incarceration rates. We work directly with the ten school systems in each of our seven counties to ensure that supplies as distributed to students who need them most.
Thanks to the support of organizations and individuals like you, the United Way of South Central Tennessee's Stuff the Bus initiative has provided thousands of local students with school supplies for 15 years in a row.
If you missed our virtual kick-off, learn more about how your organization can be involved by watching the recording here!
Student Supplies
Backpacks
Crayons (24-pack)
Markers, washable (8-pack)
Scissors (5" blunt tip)
Glue sticks
Pencil box
#2 pencils (12-pack)
Colored pencils (12-pack)
Eraser (Large, pink)
12" Ruler
Pencil Sharpener (Double Barrel)
Folder (Two Pockets)
Spiral Notebook or Composition Notebook
Loose-leaf Paper (College or Wide Ruled)
Teacher Supplies
Expo Markers
Sharpies
Tissues
Disinfecting Wipes
Pens
Highlighters
Add the supplies to cart and have them shipped directly to the United Way offices! We've made supporting local students a breeze.
Volunteers make things happen!
July 17th in Tullahoma - Help us sort and pack up supplies before they are transported and distributed to the schools. One volunteer shift is available - learn more and sign up here.
July 22nd in Tullahoma - Help us sort and pack up supplies before they are transported and distributed to the schools. One volunteer shift is available - learn more and sign up here.
July 23rd in Tullahoma - Help us sort and pack up supplies before they are transported and distributed to the schools. One volunteer shift is available - learn more and sign up here.
July 24th in McMinnville - Help us sort and pack up supplies before they are transported and distributed to the schools. One volunteer shift is available - learn more and sign up here.
July 27th in Murfreesboro - Help us receive school supplies, unpack, sort, and count the school supplies that have been collected. Two volunteer shifts are available - learn more and sign up here.
July 28th in Murfreesboro - Help us sort and pack up supplies before they are transported and distributed to the schools. One volunteer shift is available - learn more and sign up here.
In-Person Collection Dates: Bring your school supplies to one of the pre-organized community events! Thank you to our community partners for organizing these opportunities.
July 14 from 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM at Wal-Mart (1880 N Main St, Shelbyville)
July 17 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Chick-fil-A (2690 Hillsboro Road, Manchester)
July 21 from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Chick-fil-A (1708 N Jackson St, Tullahoma)
July 24 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at Wal-Mart (915 N Chancery Street, McMinnville)
July 27 from 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Mitchell-Nielson Primary School (1303 Jones Blvd, Murfreesboro)
Thank you for being a part of our initiative! We've developed some materials that we hope will make your collection drive a breeze.
Sample Collection Poster (8.5x11)
Why It Matters Poster (8.5x11)
Inventory Sheet - Must be turned in with all items collected!
