The City is working with United Way and Staples stores across Edmonton for the first-ever Stuff a Bus for Schools campaign, gathering donations of new school supplies to support Edmonton area students.
August 5-23, 2025
The Stuff a Bus for Schools campaign helps to provide students with the supplies needed for school, removes barriers to education and supports them with opportunities of a brighter future.
What to Donate
Examples of brand-new school supplies needed:
- Backpacks
- Pencils, pens and erasers
- Binders, notebooks, dividers, duotangs and paper
- Crayons, pencil crayons, highlighters and markers
- Scissors, glue sticks, rulers and pencil cases
Drop Boxes
August 5-22
- Drop off at City facilities and Staples stores in Edmonton.
- Purchase pre-packaged school supply kits at Staples to donate.
City of Edmonton Drop Box Locations
- Prince of Wales Armouries Heritage Centre
- Booster Juice Recreation Centre in Terwillegar
- Muttart Conservatory
ETS Event: Stuff a Bus for Schools at Staples
August 23, 10am-4pm
ETS buses will be on location at all 8 Staples Stores in Edmonton collecting school supply donations on August 23, 10am-4pm.
Staples Locations
Unity Square
11812 104 Avenue NW
Skyview
13154 137 Ave NW
Edmonton North
13118 50 Street NW
Terra Losa
9580 170 Street
Windermere
6276 Currents Drive NW
Monetary Donations
August 23, 10am-4pm
City staff and United Way volunteers will be onsite at Staples to receive monetary donations by debit, credit, and cash.
Donate online:
United Way 'All in for Youth'
Thank You
The City thanks the Edmonton community and all of the partners for coming together to generously support the Stuff a Bus for Schools campaign.