# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pack the Bus - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: You Can Help Us Pack the Bus from August 1 to August 29 at 1pm! As the school year approaches, many families face the challenge of purchasing the supplies their children need to be successful in the classroom. The South Shore YMCA is proud to host Pack the Bus, a community-wide school supply drive that helps ensure every child begins the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Every backpack, notebook, and box of crayons donated makes a meaningful difference for local students and their families. How You Can Help We’re collecting new school supplies for students of all ages. Donation bins will be located in the lobbies of the Hale Family YMCA throughout the collection period. Suggested donations include: Facial tissues (boxes) Paper towels (rolls) Disinfecting wipes (Clorox/Lysol) Hand sanitizer Liquid hand soap Baby wipes Gallon & quart/sandwich Ziploc bags Everyday Classroom Supplies (Grades K–5) #2 pencils (pre-sharpened) Crayola crayons, 24-count box Colored pencils Washable/broad-line markers Black Expo dry-erase markers Glue sticks (regular & jumbo) Kid-size scissors Erasers (pink block & pencil-top) Highlighters Soft/fabric pencil pouches or cases Hand-held pencil sharpeners Wide-ruled spiral notebooks (1-subject) Composition notebooks (100-page) 2-pocket plastic folders, assorted colors 1″ – 2″ three-ring binders, assorted colors Binder dividers/tabs 3-hole-punched loose-leaf paper Middle School Specific (Grades 6–8) 1″ – 2″ three-ring binders, assorted colors Loose-leaf filler paper (wide-ruled) Binder dividers/tabs Composition notebooks (100-page) 1-subject spiral notebooks, assorted colors Thin Expo dry-erase markers Black Sharpie markers (fine & ultra-fine) Highlighters Scientific/TI-30XIIS calculators Basic 8-digit calculators Combination locks for lockers Index cards 2-pocket folders, assorted colors Tech Accessories (Grades 3 and up, most schools) Wired headphones/earbuds Computer mouse (wired or wireless) Play-Doh (Kindergarten) Crayola watercolor paint sets (Kindergarten, Grade 2) Rulers (inches & centimeters) Sticky notes/Post-its Reusable water bottles (Grade 2) Where to Donate Donation bins are available at: Hale Family YMCA 79 Coddington Street, Quincy, MA Simply place your new, unused school supplies in one of the designated Pack the Bus collection bins. Strengthening Our Community Together At the South Shore YMCA, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed. By participating in Pack the Bus, you’re helping remove barriers for local students and giving families one less thing to worry about as they prepare for a new school year. Together, we can make sure every child starts the school year equipped for success. Thank you for supporting local students and helping us Pack the Bus! For more information, please visit: https://ssymca.org/events/pack-the-bus/ For program inquiries or questions, please contact Melanie Riether at Mriether@ssymca.org. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/quincy/pack-the-bus/200030513691740 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, business, exhibitions, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Quincy - **state**: MA - **country**: United States - **location**: 79 Coddington St, Quincy, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02169 - **lat**: 42.25399 - **long**: -70.9979 - **full address**: 79 Coddington St, Quincy, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02169 ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pack the Bus - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/bc81ca5460125e4fbd05f65ccefa010785321af0a5458f711ec1eaaf6b839ee6-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1785989980 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pack the Bus being held? - **A:** Pack the Bus takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 am to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 79 Coddington St, Quincy, MA, United States, Massachusetts 02169. - **Q**: Who is organizing Pack the Bus? - **A:** Pack the Bus is organized by Hale Family YMCA - Quincy. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pack the Bus is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Quincy, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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