Back 2 School Supply Drive

The United Way of Kaw Valley, in partnership with the Salvation Army, ECKAN, Eudora Public Schools & Foundation, Baldwin City Public Schools & Education Foundation and Lawrence Public Schools & Foundation invites your participation in the 2025 Douglas County Back2School supply drive from July 1-31!

The Back 2 School Drive for Douglas County is a collaborative effort between local school districts, non-profits, and community volunteers to meet the school supply needs of students and teachers in our county. This includes public schools in Lawrence (USD497), Eudora (USD491), and Baldwin City (USD348).

Drop items off in the donation box located on the Watkins Museum second floor landing.

Here are the things our kids need to start the school year! New items only please. (List is subject to change)

Backpacks
2-Pocket Folders (Plastic Preferred)
Comp Notebooks (Wide Ruled)
Anti-Bacterial Wipes (Clorox Preferred)
Headphones (Youth Size) (over-the-ear)
Kid Scissors
Pencil Boxes (Plastic)
Markers (8 or 10 count classic colors)
Markers (Dry Erase, Black & Blue Preferred)
Tissues (Boxes)
Glue Sticks
Color Pencils (12-Packs)
Highlighters
Notebooks, College Ruled
Earbuds