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United Way regularly hears from teachers, school staff and after-school agency providers requesting new or additional quantities of classroom supplies. The requests are often for hands-on items that aren’t often on the typical school supplies list and can be used by the entire class to complete projects.

Below, you’ll find everything you need to run a successful Classroom Supply Drive. From practical resources and step-by-step instructions to innovative ideas, this toolkit is designed to help you engage participants and maximize the impact of your drive.

Classroom supply drive overview

Sample email and social post copy

Canva Templates

Click on the links to open the templates in Canva, where you can make edits before downloading.

Poster

Social media graphic