ABOUT THIS EVENT
Meeting a Practical Need
The Annual School Supply Drive begins one month before Back-to-School Sunday and gives the whole community a practical way to help children prepare for the new school year.
Individuals, families, businesses, and organizations may donate backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, and other school supplies. Designated monetary gifts are also accepted so TWBC can purchase priority items. New supplies are preferred; clean, complete, excellent-condition durable items may be accepted at the church’s discretion.
THEME SCRIPTURE
2 Corinthians 9:7
“Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.”
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Know Before You Come
What items can I donate?
Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, and other useful school supplies. TWBC may publish a current-year wish list with priority items.
Do supplies have to be brand new?
New supplies are preferred. Clean, complete, excellent-condition backpacks and other durable items may be accepted at TWBC’s discretion.
Can I donate money instead?
Yes. Designated donations may be used by TWBC to purchase priority school supplies.
Where do the supplies go?
Supplies are distributed to children at Back-to-School Sunday, with leftovers retained for future needs.
Can a business or organization participate?
Yes. Community donors are welcome, and significant business or organizational donors may be publicly thanked.
UPCOMING DATES
Plan Ahead
Thursday, July 1, 2027 – Sunday, August 1, 2027Begins one month before Back-to-School Sunday and continues through the event.
Thursday, July 6, 2028 – Sunday, August 6, 2028Begins one month before Back-to-School Sunday and continues through the event.
Thursday, July 5, 2029 – Sunday, August 5, 2029Begins one month before Back-to-School Sunday and continues through the event.