Join United Way Lethbridge and South Western Alberta in making a positive impact on students' lives in Lethbridge and southwestern Alberta by providing them with the tools they need to succeed in their academic journey. Donate your extra school supplies at any of our drop-off locations between June 15 - August 30. Tools for School provides backpacks and school supplies to students in kindergarten through grade 12 whose families have limited resources. Back to school time is always exciting, especially when you have everything you need for learning. But not everyone has that opportunity.
Drop off locations:
Orangetheory Fitness: #200, 550 University Dr W, Lethbridge
United Way office: #203 B, 542 7 St S, Lethbridge
Not sure what supplies are needed? Here are some ideas:
For Kindergarten, consider donating items such as 1 backpack, 1 coiled notebook, 1 duo-tang, 2 pencils, 1 package of pencil crayons, 1 white glue, 2 glue sticks, 1 pair of scissors, and 1 pencil case.
For Grades 1 - 5, suggested items include 1 backpack, 2 coiled notebooks, 1 package of loose-leaf paper, 1 2-inch binder, 3 duo-tangs, 1 highlighter, 3 pens, 5 pencils, 1 package of erasable pens, 1 package of pencil crayons, 1 package of coloured markers, 1 box of crayons, 1 ruler, 2 erasers, 1 pencil sharpener, 1 white glue, 2 glue sticks, 1 pair of scissors, 1 pencil case, and 1 dry erase marker.
For Grades 6 - 8, needed supplies are 1 backpack, 2 coiled notebooks, 1 package of loose-leaf paper, 1 2-inch binder, 1 package of dividers, 4 duo-tangs, 1 highlighter, 3 pens, 1 red pen, 5 pencils, 1 package of pencil crayons, 1 ruler, 2 erasers, 1 pencil sharpener, 2 glue sticks, 1 pencil case, 1 sharpie marker, 1 scientific calculator, and 1 geometry set.
For Grades 9 - 12, recommended items include 1 backpack, 2 coiled notebooks, 1 package of loose-leaf paper, 1 2-inch binder, 1 package of dividers, 4 duo-tangs, 1 highlighter, 3 pens, 1 red pen, 5 pencils, 1 package of pencil crayons, 1 pencil case, 1 scientific calculator, and 1 USB flash drive.
You can donate either a whole package of supplies or individual items—every donation is valuable and makes a difference.
If you know someone in need of school supplies, please reach out at together@lethbridgeunitedway.ca to apply.