Stuff the Bus

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. 

Backpacks
Crayola Crayons (24 pk)
Markers, washable, broad tip (8pk)
Scissors, 5" blunt tip
Glue sticks (2)
Pencil box
#2 pencils (12pk) Ticonderoga preferred
Colored pencils (12 pk)
Spiral Notebook (1 subject)
Eraser (Large, Pink)
Folder (two pockets)
Pencil sharpener (double barrel)
12" Ruler

Clorox wipes
Kleenex
Expo Markers
Index Cards
Sharpie Markers (any color, any size)

What is Stuff the Bus and how can you be involved? Join us for a virtual kick-off on Tuesday, June 2nd at 9:30 AM to learn more and hear from community partners about the impact of the Stuff the Bus initiative on students and teachers in your community. 

Register for the virtual kick-off here!

Add the supplies to cart and have them shipped directly to the United Way offices! We've made supporting local students a breeze. 

Click here to view the Amazon Wishlist.

Volunteers make things happen! Volunteer shifts will be available soon. 

 

Important Collection Dates and Site Information will be available here. 

Materials that can be used for your collection efforts will be available soon.

Event Date
Tue, Jun 2, 2026 - Tue, Jul 28, 2026 | All day