Join us! July 15 – 31, 2026
Thousands of students in the Bloomington, Richfield, and Edina school districts need help filling their backpacks this fall. Join us in supporting their academic success by making sure they have all the supplies they need for the year. VEAP will be collecting items and distributing them to the school districts with the support of local faith communities, businesses, and partners.
What supplies are most needed?
Backpacks, scientific calculators, and wireless headphones/earbuds are high-demand items and the most impactful as they’re the most expensive for families to purchase on their own. If you are able, please consider making these a focus of your donations. Traditional supplies like spiral notebooks, crayons, and washable markers are needed as well. Please make sure all items are new. There is no need to organize your supplies. We sort and deliver right to the districts for distribution.
Where and when should I drop off supplies?
Supplies can be dropped off at VEAP’s door 4, Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m.–noon. A volunteer will take the items right from your car. In order to ensure timely delivery to the school districts, please drop off your donation between July 15 – 31, 2026. Items received after that day may be used to directly support families with young children in our Social Services department. Can’t make it to VEAP to drop off items? No problem! We have an Amazon wish list set up so you can purchase the items and have them shipped directly to VEAP.
How can I help spread the word?
Team up with co-workers, your neighborhood, or faith community to host a School Supply Drive and make a big impact! Download our flyers and posters to easily share.
8.5 x 11 flyer 11 x 17 poster
Questions?
Please reach out to VEAP’s Communications and Outreach Coordinator, Becky Patton: beckyp@veap.org
School Supply Drive
Fill in this form to register your school supply drive so we can be on the lookout for your items.
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