In August, Bright Minds partnered with Prepare for Success and HCPSS to hold a very successful Stuff the Bus school supply drive! We packed a school bus full of all kinds of supplies that were generously donated by shoppers and community organizations around Howard County.
In all, Prepare for Success reporting the following results for this year:
- 5,038 students received backpacks and school supplies
- 52 schools were served – 25 elementary schools and 27 middle and high schools
- 16 pallets of bulk supplies plus thousands of items donated through community collection bins were received and prepared for distribution
- 75+ volunteers worked over three weeks to organize, pack, and prepare supplies for delivery.
But the need remains – Almost 18,000 Howard County students qualify for Free and Reduced-Price Meals. Helping 5,038 students represents an important community achievement, but it also reminds us how many families continue to face financial pressure.
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