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Stuff the Bus

An annual back-to-school drive to collect and deliver school supplies to students in need throughout SLO County.

August 8-10, 2025

Results & Impact

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Value of new school supplies collected for kids in SLO County this year

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School districts received school supplies for kids in need

Number of years that UWSLOC has been hosting Stuff the Bus

Helping Families

We depend on this donation!

“It is financially hard this year, and it feels so good to not have this pressure of where am I going to get funds to cover my two children’s school expenses. We really depend on this donation, and my kids are so grateful.”

So happy!

“I had already told my kid that he wouldn’t get a new backpack this year, but here we are and he looks so happy.”

I can’t always afford it.

“I just had my hours cut, so getting these school supplies really helped us out. I just want my children to feel like any other classmate, but 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.

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    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.

    See available shifts

    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

    Sponsors

    Stuff the Bus Sponsorship

    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
      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.”

        Deicy Trejo, Families in Transition Support Coordinator, Lucia Mar Unified School District
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