Great news! Last week 70 at-risk youth served by Stanford Youth Solutions received backpacks, thanks to generous donors like you. Please support a child in need today by donating a new backpack and school supplies. See supply lists and drop off information here.

Or, consider donating directly to Stanford Youth Solutions’s Lifeline Fund, to enable families to purchase needed school supplies for their children.

We know that when kids have their basic needs met, they are able to focus on greater challenges – like learning! Call 916.344.0199 or email us to contribute.

Our goal is to bring in 250 new backpacks stuffed with school supplies by September 1. Call Sarah Mentze, development & marketing manager, at 916.344.0199 or email us to contribute. Backpacks and school supplies can also be dropped off at our office, located at 8912 Volunteer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95826.

Interested in holding a Backpack Drive at your workplace or community group?

We can provide resources and support to help make your campaign a success. Groups donating 10 or more backpacks stuffed with school supplies by August 19 will receive exclusive Macy’s Shop for a Cause coupons good for 25% off all purchases on Saturday, August 27 to distribute to each donor. Contact Sarah Mentze at 916.344.0199 or email us for more information.

School Supply Lists

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

• Backpack | 1
• Pencil Box | 1
• Pencil Sharpener | 1
• No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
• Pocket Folders | 2
• Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Rule | 1 pack
• Glue Stick | 1
• Crayons | 24 pack
• Watercolor Paints | 1 set
• Children’s Markers | 10-pack
• Colored Pencils | 24-pack
• Safety Scissors | 1
• Box of Tissues | 1
• Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer | 1
   

First Grade through Fourth Grade

• Backpack | 1
• 3-Ring Binder (1”) | 1
• Pencil Box | 1
• No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
• Pencil Sharpener | 1
• Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
• Highlighters | 2
• Composition Notebook | 1
• Dry-Erase Markers | 4-pack
• 1-Subject Spiral Notebook | 1
• 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
• 12” Ruler | 1
• Safety Scissors | 1
• Large Pink Erasers | 2
• Pocket Folders | 2
• Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Rule | 1 pack
• Glue Stick | 2
• Crayons | 24 pack
• Washable Markers | 10-pack
• Colored Pencils | 24-pack
• Box of Tissues | 1
• Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer | 1

Fifth Grade & Sixth Grade

• Backpack | 1
• 3-Ring Binder (2”-3”) | 1
• Tabbed Dividers | 1 pack
• No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
• Pencil Sharpener | 1
• Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
• Highlighters | 2
• Composition Notebook | 1
• 5-Subject Spiral Notebook (College Rule) | 1
• 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
• 12” Ruler | 1
• Scissors | 1
• Large Pink Erasers | 2
• Pocket Folders | 5
• Loose Leaf Paper – College Rule | 1 pack
• Glue Stick | 2
• Colored Pencils | 24-pack

Seventh Grade through Twelfth Grade

• Backpack | 1
• 3-Ring Binder (2”-3”) | 1
• Tabbed Dividers | 1 pack
• No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
• Pencil Sharpener | 1
• Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
• Highlighters | 2
• 5-Subject Spiral Notebook (College Rule) | 4
• 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
• Pocket Folders | 5
• Loose Leaf Paper – College Rule | 1 pack
• Colored Pencils | 24-pack
• Protractor | 1
• Compass | 1
• Scientific Calculator | 1
• Graph Paper | 1 pack
• Post-It Notes | 1 pack
• Flash Drive | 1