Back-to-School Supply Drive

Help KVC Kentucky give every child a strong start to the school year. By filling a new backpack with essential school supplies, you help build confidence and create positive memories for a child during a difficult time.

Why this matters

Students do better in school when they feel prepared. A backpack filled with supplies helps a child focus, learn and feel like they belong.

How to Donate School Supplies

1. Collect supplies at home, work or with a group
2. Host a packing party and fill backpacks together
3. Drop off donations at the KVC Kentucky Lexington office and partner locations

No time to shop? You can make an online donation or purchase items directly from our Amazon Wishlist and our volunteers will make sure every supply goes to a child in need.

 

Donation Drop-Off Locations and Hours

Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout July until August 1.

📍 KVC Kentucky – Lexington Office
2250 Thunderstick Drive, Suite 1104
Lexington, KY 40505

Thanks to our community partners, school supply donations can also be dropped off at the following locations during their regular business hours:

Georgetown – Country Boy Brewing
1080 Champion Way, Georgetown, KY 40324
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Chair Avenue – Country Boy Brewing
436 Chair Ave, Lexington, KY 40508
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Thursday–Saturday, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 a.m.

Country Boy at PKL Lexington
552 W. Short St., Lexington, KY 40507
Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Critchfield Meats

398A Southland Drive
Lexington, KY 40503

Hours: During regular business hours.

Kroger Brannon Crossing

200 E. Brannon Rd.
Nicholasville, KY 40356

Hours: During regular store hours.

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🎒 Back-to-School Supply List

Elementary School

• Crayola colored pencils (pre-sharpened)
• Composition notebooks
• One subject notebooks
• Loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
• Scissors
• Crayons
• Glue sticks
• #2 pencils
• Headphones (not ear buds)
• Thin dry erase markers
• Washable markers
• Highlighters
• Plastic folders (blue, red, green)
• Wide ruled spiral notebooks
• Pink pearl erasers
• Zipper pouch
• Hand sanitizer
• Tissues
• Pencil box
• Graph paper
• Watercolor paints
• Baby wipes
• Disinfecting wipes
• Unisex backpacks
• Paper towels
• Gallon-size Ziploc bags
• Construction paper
• KinderMat (2-inch thick)

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Middle School

• Colored pencils
• Loose-leaf paper (wide ruled)
• Spiral notebooks (blue, red, green)
• Pencils
• Highlighters
• Binders
• Headphones
• Black dry erase markers
• Multi-colored highlighters
• Erasers
• Glue
• Three-prong plastic folders
• Zipper pouch
• Backpack
• Lunch box
• Reusable water bottle
• Hand sanitizer
• Crayons
• Markers
• Disinfecting wipes
• Quart and sandwich Ziploc bags
• Paper towels
• Fragrance-free baby wipes
• Black pens
• Graph paper

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High School

• Colored pencils
• Composition notebooks
• Loose-leaf paper (college ruled)
• Scissors
• Crayons
• #2 pencils
• Headphones
• Dry erase markers
• Colored markers
• Highlighters
• Pink pearl erasers
• Three-prong plastic folders
• Zipper pouch
• Glue sticks
• Backpack
• Two subject notebooks
• Lunch box
• Reusable water bottles
• Binders
• Hand sanitizer
• Pencil box
• Disinfecting wipes
• Tissues
• Black pens

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Your support makes a lasting impact. Every backpack and supply you donate helps a child feel prepared, confident and cared for as they start the new school year. Whether you give as an individual, family or group, you’re helping us build stronger communities and brighter futures. Thank you for standing with KVC Kentucky and the children and families we serve.

Just remember, if shopping isn’t possible for you, consider giving online or selecting items from our Amazon Wishlist. Our staff will handle the rest to ensure every child gets the supplies they need.