Stuff the Bus
August 8-10, 2025
Results & Impact

$69,073
Value of new school supplies collected for kids in SLO County this year
5
School districts received school supplies for kids in need

17
Number of years that UWSLOC has been hosting Stuff the Bus
Helping Families
We depend on this donation!
So happy!
I can’t always afford it.
Back-to-School Weekend Fundraiser
August 8, Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
August 9, Saturday: 9 AM – 5 PM
August 10, Sunday: 10 AM – 3 PM
Help us Stuff the Bus with school supplies for kids who need them in SLO County! Last year, we filled the bus with $60,000 worth of supplies. Simply visit one of our drop-off locations with new school supplies to donate.
Volunteer Opportunities
This is a fun, family-friendly event that directly benefits local youth—and it wouldn’t be possible without amazing volunteers like you. We encourage teams from companies, PTAs, school sports, school clubs, civic clubs and other organized groups. We’re recruiting volunteers at seven drop-off locations across the county. We’re looking for:
- Site Leads for each location (must complete a background check and be available all three days)
- General Volunteers to assist with setup, greeting donors, organizing supplies, and engaging with the community
- Adult Supervision: At least two adults must be present when high school students are volunteering (sports teams: a coach may serve as site lead).
Visit VolunteerSLO.org to view available shifts and sign up.
Friday, August 8
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, August 9
8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday, August 10
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Become a Corporate Sponsor
As a leader of a local business, this is your opportunity to have a profound impact on our local community while reinforcing your reputation as a great corporate citizen. We invite your company to be part of the change – choose from Bronze, Silver and Gold levels!
How You Can Particpate
Give online now using the gift form below!
Drop off new school supplies at any of the participating business locations
Choose a location and time to volunteer! Visit VolunteerSLO.org
Become an event sponsor! Contact development@unitedwayslo.org
Invest in our SLO County Kids
Let’s work together to make sure every kid in SLO County has a fantastic school year!

Drop-off locations for school supplies
Arroyo Grande Walmart
Cookie Crock Market
Paso Robles Target
Paso Robles Walmart
San Luis Obispo Staples
San Luis Obispo Target
Mechanics Bank Atascadero
Arroyo Grande
- Walmart
1168 W Branch St
Daily, 6AM-11PM
Aug 8-10
Atascadero
- Department of State Hospitals
10333 El Camino Real
Daily, 9AM-5PM
Now-Aug 10 - Kennedy Club Fitness
3534 El Camino Real
Daily, 5AM-9PM
Now-Aug 7 - Mechanics Bank
6950 El Camino Real
Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM
Now-Aug 8
Cambria
- Cookie Crock Market
1240 Knollwood Cir
Daily, 8AM-9PM
Aug 8-10
Los Osos
- Maharlika Christian Fellowship
1805 11th St
Daily, 9AM-5PM
Now-Aug 7
Morro Bay
- FitnessWorks
500 Quintana Rd
Daily, 8AM-6PM
Now-Aug 10
Paso Robles
- Kennedy Club Fitness
500 S River Rd
Daily, 5AM-9PM
Now-Aug 7 - Target
2305 Theatre Dr
Daily, 8AM-10PM
Aug 8-10 - Walmart
180 Niblick Rd
Daily, 6AM-11PM
Aug 8-10
San Luis Obispo
- Kennedy Club Fitness
188 Tank Farm Rd
Daily, 5AM-5PM
Now-Aug 7 - Pacific Premier Bank
1144 Morro St
Mon-Fri, 9AM-5PM
Now-Aug 9 - SLO Credit Union
1220 Osos St
Mon-Fri, 9AM-4:30PM
Now-Aug 8 - Target
11990 Los Osos Valley Rd
Daily, 8AM-10PM
Aug 8-10 - Walmart
1168 W Branch St
Daily, 6AM-11PM
Aug 8-10
Suggested School Supplies
- Backpacks
- Band-Aids
- Binders
- Calculators
- Colored pencils
- Construction paper
- Crayons
- Disinfectant wipes
- Dividers
- Dry erase markers
- Erasers
- Glue sticks
- Highlighters
- Index cards
- Lined notebook paper
- Notebooks
- Pencil cases
- Pencil sharpeners
- Pencils
- Pens
- Rulers
- Tissue boxes
- Toothbrushes
- Toothpaste
- Washable markers
Stuff the Bus Highlights
“On behalf of the Lucia Mar Unified School District – Families in Transition program, we wanted to say thank you for another successful Stuff The Bus Event. Our students are very grateful for all the support that you put into running this event, and gathering all the supplies.”













