Aug 04, 2021

Stuff the Bus keeps rolling

Posted Aug 04, 2021 10:24 AM

Junction City - Geary County United Way Executive Director Nichole Mader has provided the latest Stuff the Bus collection information. The effort gathers supplies for needy children during the upcoming school year. Three major collection days have been held.

Backpacks – 108

3-Ring Binders – 127

Sticky Notes – 195

Clorox Wipes – 103

Comp Books – 716

Crayons – 679

Markers – 114

Colored Pencils – 139

Dry Erase Markers – 123

Gallon Bags – 13

Quart Bags – 24

Glue Sticks – 347

Hand Sanitizer – 2,928

Kleenex – 132

Notebook Paper – 179

Pink Erasers – 241

Folders – 680

Spiral Notebooks – 686

Glue – 132

Highlighters – 92

#2 Pencils – 362

Index Cards – 11

Pencil Boxes/Pouches – 235

Pens – 50

Mechanical Pencils – 81

Pencil Sharpeners – 22

Earbuds – 28

Headphones – 8

Total Items – 8,550

Total financial donations - $1,789.47

Earbuds and headphones are still needed.   Three inch binders are another needed item.  Financial donations will be used to get high need items and to finish any Adopt-A-Backpacks that are still out.