Stuff the Bus School Supplies Program

Children Leaving School Bus

Stuff the Bus 2025
Deadline to Register: Monday, August 11, 2025
for Grove City Area School District students in GROVE CITY, PA

Each year, the Grove City Area United Way holds its "Stuff the Bus" program.  The purpose of this program is to provide new backpacks and school supplies to children in need who reside within the Grove City Area School District community in Grove City, PA.

Please read the 2025 Stuff the Bus Info letter for information on the program.

Requests may be submitted online using the Stuff the Bus Request for Assistance form.  If you prefer, a printable form is available here.  The deadline for submission is Monday, August 11, 2025.

Families must complete the Request for Assistance Form to be considered for the program.  Supplies are provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is helpful to submit requests in a timely manner. Although we want to assist as many families as possible, there may not be enough supplies to meet all of the requests, so please submit your request as soon as possible but no later than Monday, August 11, 2025.

The distribution process takes place the week prior to the first day of school.  Families requesting assistance will receive more information after a completed request is received. NOTE:  Submitting a request form does not guarantee that we will be able to provide your children with school supplies.

Donations of new backpacks and school supplies, and monetary donations are always welcome and can be brought to our office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 119 S. Broad Street (please call first to ensure someone will be there).  Monetary donations can also be made online here.  Please indicate Stuff the Bus in the Donation Note box.

Thank you to the following area business & organizations who are collecting supplies. Donations can also be dropped off at the following locations:

* Grove City Area Federal Credit Union (both locations): July 7 - August 7
* Grove City Community Library (125 W. Main Street): July 21 - August 8
* Grove City YMCA (543 E. Main Street Ext. - in the lobby): July 21 - August 11
* Grove City Area Meals on Wheels (819 Columbia Avenue - use Sunset Ave. entrance): July 16 - August 1; drop off items from 9 a.m. - noon
* Salvation Army, Grove City Service Unit collection at Walmart (1566 W. Main Street Ext.): July 18 from noon - 4 p.m. & July 19 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
* AHN Grove City (631 N. Broad Street Ext. - at Registration or Cafe Entrance): July 7 - August 8
* NexTier Bank (109 S. Broad Street): August 4 - August 8
* Grace United Methodist Church (210 S. Broad Street - in the bus across from the nursery): until August 8
* Broad Street Grille (131 S. Broad Street): until August 8

 

Thank You!

Since beginning the program in our community in 2008, the GCAUW has given out over 1,800 backpacks filled with supplies.

Thank you to the volunteers and contributors that made it possible to meet all of the requested needs thus far
with backpacks and supplies left over for next year as well!