The Back2School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348).
The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with The Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation, invites your participation in the 2026 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31!
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Volunteers are needed to work tables in front of local stores collecting school supplies from shoppers.
We will be tabling outside Walmart on Congressional Drive from 10 am - 6 pm on Friday, July 24 and Saturday, July 25, 2026. Volunteer shifts will run every 2 hours (10 am-12 pm, 12-2 pm, 2-4 pm, 4-6 pm). We will be collecting both monetary and supply donations in a variety of ways this year and keeping distribution easy for families.
Volunteer responsibilities include:
- Greeting shoppers
- Promoting the Back2School drive
- Sharing information about needed supplies
- Explaining the impact of the Back2School drive on our local community
- Encouraging shoppers to purchase & donate supplies to the Back2School drive
Please note:
- Be mindful of the weather forecast and dress appropriately.
- Bring water and snacks.
- Youth under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
The annual school supply drive is a vital way in which we can come together to support our community!
