9 SCHOOL TOOLS SUPPLY DRIVE
9 SCHOOL TOOLS SUPPLY DRIVE
The Carolina’s Largest School Supply Drive & Virtual Fundraiser!
Host a School Tools Supply Drive to Unlock Every Child’s Potential!
Join Classroom Central and WSOC-TV for 9 School Tools, the Carolinas’ largest school supply fundraiser. Without basic supplies like pencils and books, children living in poverty face greater barriers to learning than their classmates. Hosting a drive or contributing to one can ensure Classroom Central is equipped to continue providing FREE supplies, helping break the generational poverty cycle. Your generosity benefits over 162,000 eligible students. Your donations foster equity in education by providing the necessary tools for success.
162,000+ local students need = 1,000,000 school supplies needed!
How to Participate
Participating is easy and impactful!
Start a Drive
Create a virtual supply drive fundraising page for your organization, company, or yourself.
Start your drive any time between July 7th and no later than August 31st.
Donate Dollars
Contribute a financial donation today.
Donate Supplies
Equip students by purchasing and donating supplies and drop them off at Classroom Central.
Impact
Through our partnerships, each $1 donated becomes $9 worth of distributed supplies for students in our community. This year, we need to raise 1,000,000 school supplies for over 162,000 students. Your support during 9 School Tools directly supports students’ academic growth, leading them to brighter futures.
By participating in 9 School Tools, you significantly impact students and teachers in our community, promoting educational equity for all. Let’s make a real difference together this summer!
When:
July 7 – August 31
Questions?
Email Darden Blow, Director of Partnerships,
or Schedule A Meeting on Darden’s calendar.

The 9 School Tools in greatest demand are:
Crayons
Colored Markers
Composition Books
Dry Erase Markers
Filler Paper
Glue Sticks
Highlighters
Pencils
Pocket Folders