Stuff the Bus Book Drive
United Way of the National Capital Area is calling on the community to help provide 5,000 NEW books to ensure low-income middle school students have access to the grade-appropriate books they need to advance their reading skills and improve academic outcomes. Books collected will benefit our community schools across the region. Join us and make a difference today in the lives of students.
Get Involved:
If you or your group would like to provide books to middle school students, complete the request form:
- Individual: Stuff the Bus Book Drive Individual Request Form
- Group: Stuff the Bus Book Drive Group Request Form
Download Booklist:
Download a copy of the list of books needed by middle school students in our community schools.
Promote Your Book Drive:
Organize a book collection drive (e.g. at your workplace, in your community, house of worship or through your sorority or fraternity). Below are resources to help you promote your book drive collection.
- Tips for a Successful Book Drive
- Stuff the Bus Book Drive Poster (12 x 24)
- Stuff the Bus Book Drive Poster (8 ½ x 11)
- Stuff the Bus Book Drive Flyer
- Stuff the Bus Book Drive FAQs
- Stuff the Bus Book Drive Social Media Images
- Share your book drive on social media using #STBBookDrive and tagging @UWNCA on Twitter and @UnitedWayNCA on Facebook.
Donate:
If you or your group are not able to contribute books, consider making a monetary donation in support of the drive.
- Make a donation and we’ll do the shopping for you. Book prices range between $6.00 – $15.00 per book. For as little as $30 you can supply 5 students with a new book.
Thank you for participating! The deadline to submit books is Jan. 31, 2020.