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School Supply Drive

Help Local Students Succeed by Donating School Supply Kits

Now Through August 1, 2025

Make a difference in the lives of Title 1 elementary school students in Orange County by donating school supply kits for the upcoming academic year. These essential school supplies will help students succeed on their educational journeys.

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:
  • Backpack
  • 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
  • Eraser Top
  • Eraser

Prefer to shop online? Purchase pre-selected items from our Amazon wishlist.

Download Supply List
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Drop of 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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