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Building Brighter Schools Days Together
Stuff the Bus is more than a school supply drive — it’s a community coming together to support local students in a real and lasting way. Last year, we distributed more than 48,000 school supplies to 23 area schools, helping K-12 students start the year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to learn — thanks to people like you.
Every donation, every shared flyer, every volunteer hour strengthens this effort. When our community shows up for students, brighter school days follow.
Thank You to Our Sponsor!
How You Can Support Stuff the Bus in 2026
Stuff the Bus is powered by the generosity of people across our service area. Here are the ways you can get involved this year and make a difference in the lives of 4,000 students:
Make a Donation
Cash or check donations can be mailed to United Way of Southwest Minnesota, PO Box 41, Marshall, MN 56258. Please note “Stuff the Bus” in the memo. Credit card gifts can be made through our secure online platform — make a secure online donation (click here)
Give School Supplies
You can donate new school supplies at any of our community drop‑off sites throughout our service area or at the UWSWMN office. View the list of collected items — see our 2026 school supply list (click here). Download the full list of 2026 drop‑off locations — view the drop‑off locations PDF (click here).
Be a Volunteer
From sorting supplies to "shopping" for schools and helping box supplies, volunteers make Stuff the Bus possible. Volunteer information (coming soon).