What is a Supply Drive?

A supply drive is a coordinated effort to collect and donate essential items, such as school supplies, to Northshore students and families in need. It is important because it mobilizes communities to support vulnerable populations, addresses immediate needs, and fosters a spirit of generosity and social responsibility.

Anyone is welcome to host a supply drive! We will provide you with the supplies and materials needed.

The Northshore Schools Foundation believes all supply drives raise awareness about critical issues and can significantly impact the well-being of Northshore students and families.

Supply Drives | Questions, Answered

Who can start a supply drive with you?

Anyone! If you’re new, that’s is great! A long time supporter? Yes, you can!

What if I work for a remote company or have limited office space?

You can host a online only supply drive. We’ll provide you with digital marketing material you can send to your team and partners. In addition, if you have a community space, break room, or small office, we can supply you with print posters to collect monetary donations in honor of the drive.

If I host a supply drive, is it open to the public?

It’s up to you! Many retail and customer facing businesses will open their supply drive to the public and be a collection site host. Other small teams and individuals will host private only supply drives to their employees and internal partners.

What charitable donation platforms do you accept for matching monetary donations?

Benevity, Fidelity, NPO Connect, America’s Charities, Cybergrants, and Blackbaud

Do I need to market my supply drive?

We’ll supply you with the needed marketing material to use on your owned marketing channels. We’re here to help and support!

Are you interested in hosting a supply drive? Contact: cara@nsdfoundation.org

Supply Drives | Let’s partner together

Supply drives are an excellent way to engage employees and friends with causes you care about. The Foundation can assist you in organizing and running any type of drive, whether through an organization, team, company, or individually. These drives can be open to the public or restricted to employees and specific partners.

The Foundation hosts multiple supply drives throughout the year. Our biggest event is the annual Backpacks for Kids school supply drive, which runs from July to mid-August.

Are you interested in hosting a supply drive? Contact: cara@nsdfoundation.org

Fall School Supply Drive [September – December]

Are you a Northshore community business? Host a school supply drive for your employees and internal partners. It’s an excellent way to boost employee morale and foster a sense of community within your organization.

How it works: We’ll supply you with bins, digital and print posters to acquire physical and online donations.

Have a question? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org

Workplace Giving [Any time]

Do you work for a corporation that matches donations to 501(c)(3) organizations? Host a Workplace Giving Drive to acquire monetary donations for the Foundation.

How it works: We’ll work with you to set up your company as a matching partner. Also, we’ll provide email and digital copy for you to send to your peers to encourage donations.

Have a question? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org

Backpacks for Kids Supply Drive [July – mid August] | Public or Private

Our summer annual Backpacks for Kids School Supply drive is one of our biggest events. Host a public or private school supply drive as a team, organization, business, or individual.

Our collection site partners host a red bin and poster for the month of July. Interested in hosting a drive outside of July? We encourage year-round drives, as we provide backpacks and school supplies to students in need throughout the school year.

If you’re a local retail business, we welcome promotional partnerships during our event. This is a great way to attract new customers while supporting Northshore students in need.

Have a question? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org

 

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