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Back-to-School Kits

Help Local Students Succeed by Supporting Our Back-to-School Drive

Now Through August 7, 2026

Every child deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. You can help Orange County Title I elementary school students by participating in our Back-to-School Drive in one of three ways:

  • Build and donate back-to-school kits and drop them off at our office.
  • Host a kit-building event at your company for employees to assemble kits together.
  • Make a gift to help provide school supplies for students in need.

Every contribution helps equip local students with the essential supplies they need to start the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

How to Contribute

Build a complete kit and drop it off at our Orange County United Way office.

 

All school supply items must be new and placed inside a backpack.

 

What to include in each kit:

  • Drawstring bag
  • Folder
  • Wide-ruled notebook
  • 24-pack crayons
  • 12-pack markers
  • 10-pack pencils
  • Pencil pouch
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Sticker
  • Headphone/Earbuds
  • Animal Plushie
  • Sensory Toy
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick
  • Pencil grip
  • Eraser

Prefer to shop online? Browse our Amazon Wishlist for pre-selected school supplies, or download the full supply list to shop yourself.

Drop off Your Kit!

Drop off your completed kit at our Orange County United Way office!


Orange County United Way
18012 Mitchell South, Irvine, CA 92614

Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Host a Volunteer Event with Us to Assemble School Supply Kits!

Bring your company, group, or friends together to assemble kits in person.


To learn more, please contact Doug McKay at DougM@UnitedWayOC.org or 949.263.6124

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