Donations needed now – community members can help!
STUFF THE BUS
Community members are encouraged to bring donations of new school supplies to the Stuff the Bus collection event during Lunch by the River at Veteran’s Park between 11:30am-1:00pm on August 1, 2024. Monetary donations are also accepted. Donations ensure all south Wood County students with a financial need, 4K through 12th grade, can start the school year with the supplies they need – from pencils to backpacks, every item makes a difference!
Donations can also be dropped off before August 1st at any of the following collection sites:
Anytime Fitness
Assumption Catholic Schools/Parishes
Coldwell Banker Siewert Realty
DNL Recreation
Fenander Chiropractic & Wellness
First English Lutheran Church
Heart of Wisconsin Chamber
Key Savings Bank
Kerry Ingredients
Paper City Savings
Port Edwards United Methodist Church
Prevail Bank
St John’s Episcopal Church
St Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Town of Rome
Wood County Courthouse
WRPS
STUFF THE DESK
All south Wood County students with a financial need are eligible to receive free school supplies from Stuff the Desk; registration is required, must register by August 1, 2024. Register online at www.uwswac.org, or dial 2-1-1 (or 877-947-2211) Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, to register over the phone. Registered students will receive a letter reminder with instructions for pick up at East Junior High School during designated pick up times on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Photo Caption: Volunteers from south Wood County separating supplies for 2023 Stuff the School Bus event.