Many families in the Casper community struggle to purchase school supplies each year. All children need access to the tools they need in order to learn.

Parents spend between $60 and $100 each year to provide one child with necessary school supplies.  This can create a hardship on many families, especially if they have more than one child.

The Casper Area Education Foundation, Natrona County School District and the Salvation Army are asking for your help to "Stuff the Bus".

Supplies are being collected through August 22nd at many local businesses. Donations needed include supplies such as: # 2 pencils, pens, notebook paper, erasers, backpacks, or you can just pick up a supply list located at local retailers.

  • Needed Supplies:
    • #2 Pencils
    • Crayons in box
    • Highlighters
    • Sharpies
    • Colored Pencils
    • Markers
    • Dry Erase Markers
    • 3-Ring Binders
    • Safety Scissors
    • Erasers
    • Notebook Paper
    • Spiral Notebooks
    • Composition Notebooks
    • Pocket Folders
    • White School Glue
    • Plastic Supply Box
  • Current drop-off locations:
    • Reliant FCU (Plaza Drive and Landmark Drive locations)
    • Platte Valley Bank (Wyoming Blvd. and Evansville locations)
    • Albertson’s East
    • NCSD Central Services
    • Keefe’s Flowers
    • Sandy Widmer Farmer’s Insurance
    • SunStations Tanning Salon
    • The Salvation Army Center of Hope
    • The Salvation Army Thrift Store

If you need help with school supplies through this campaign, please contact a caseworker at The Salvation Army.

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