Tampa Bay School Supply Drive

The Tampa Bay School Supply Drive, hosted annually by Pinellas Education Foundation in partnership with Hillsborough Education Foundation, collects school supplies for economically disadvantaged students in Pinellas County Schools. With nearly 66% of students considered economically disadvantaged, access to basic school supplies is crucial for their ability to learn and succeed. Individuals and organizations can help by hosting a supply drive, shopping from an Amazon wish list, attending a drop-off event, or making a monetary donation. Needed supplies include backpacks, binders, colored pencils, crayons, composition books, erasers, glue, highlighters, index cards, markers, notebook paper, various types of paper, pencils, pencil boxes, pencil sharpeners, pens, pocket folders, rulers, scissors, and spiral notebooks. Drop-off events are scheduled in July and August 2026.