The Stuff the Bus Committee of Erie and Huron Counties is collecting and distributing school supplies for the 2026/2027 school year. It is our goal this fall to assist as many students as possible entering grades K-8 whose families may be financially burdened by the cost of school supplies.

Each year we partner with local businesses, organizations, and community members to provide new backpacks and school supplies for local students in grades K-8. In addition to all school districts in Erie County, we also serve the following Huron County districts: Bellevue, Monroeville, New London, South Central, Willard, and St. Francis Xavier.

Last year we provided 780 backpacks, and we expect to exceed that number this year with the rising cost of living. The success of this program is possible through the generous donations we receive each year from community partners like you! 

Donate Supplies:

1. Encourage your employees to collect and donate school supplies. You can collect various items or you can agree to fill non-gender backpacks with requested supplies.

2. Conduct a school supply drive at your business and encourage your customers and employees to get involved!

3. Make a monetary donation. Every dollar helps buy school supplies for families in need! Monetary donations can be made at any VacationLand Federal Credit Union branch.

Please see the Community Letter and Supply List below for more information.

To register your child for a backpack:

Please visit https://www.vlfcu.org/stuffthebus/ for more information. Registration ends July 26th!

Thank you for supporting the future of our local kids by providing a fresh start to the upcoming school year! 

Stuff the Bus is a collaboration between the Sandusky Mall, Sandusky Bay Kiwanis Community Service Corporation and VacationLand Federal Credit Union.