Aug. 5-11
Back-to-School Drive
Bring school supplies such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and more to Hope’s donation bins! These supplies will help students and families in need across the metro. Volunteers are also needed to help sort and distribute the supplies to area schools.
Suggested Donation List
- Spiral notebooks (wide- and college-ruled)
- Backpacks
- Pocket folders
- No. 2 pencils
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Sticky notes
- Pencil pouches
- Index cards
- Colored pencils (12 count)
- Crayons (24 count)
- Sharpies
- Dry erase markers
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Erasers
- Binders
- Facial tissues
- Earbuds (computer compatible)
- Clorox wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Breakfast bars
- Animal crackers
- Juice boxes
- Fruit snacks
- Pudding cups
- Single-serve mac and cheese
Looking to volunteer?
We are looking for volunteers to help sort and box donated school supplies and prepare them for distribution to the West Des Moines and Des Moines school districts. Volunteers are needed on Monday, Aug. 12, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.
Questions?
Mike Horstmann
- Local Missions Coordinator & Praise! Choir Director
- 515-422-9116
- [email protected]