Tampa Bay School Supply Drive
The Tampa Bay School Supply Drive, hosted annually, ensures students with the greatest need have the tools to succeed from day one.
With nearly 66% of Pinellas County Schools students considered economically disadvantaged, access to basic school supplies can make a world of difference in their ability to learn, participate, and thrive.
Every summer, we proudly team up with Hillsborough Education Foundation to support students on both sides of the Bay—because every child deserves the chance to succeed, no matter their zip code.
Join us in equipping students for success and making sure they head back to school confident, prepared, and ready to learn.
Ways to Help
You can make a direct impact on a student’s achievement by hosting a supply drive with your business/organization, participating in one of our events, shopping our Amazon list or making a donation.
Host a School Supply Drive
Collect school supplies at your business, organization, or neighborhood and drop them off at one of our Tampa Bay School Supply Drive events.
Shop for School Supplies Online
Purchase school supplies from our shopping list with Amazon and have your donated items shipped directly to Pinellas County Schools for distribution.
Drop-Off Events
Friday, July 10, 2026
Hosted by: Tampa Bay Rays
1 Tropicana Drive
St. Petersburg, FL
Time: 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 31, 2026
Pinellas Education Foundation
12090 Starkey Road
Largo, FL
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, August 1, 2026
Hosted by: Tampa Bay Rowdies
230 1st Street SE
St. Petersburg, FL
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
School Supplies Needed
Backpacks
Binders (1″ & 2″)
Colored Pencils
Composition Books
Crayons (24 ct)
Erasers
Glue (Bottle & Sticks)
Highlights
Index Cards
Markers (Dry Erase & Washable)
Notebook/Filler Paper
Paper (Copy, Construction & Graph)
Pencils
Pencil Boxes
Pencil Sharpeners
Pen
Pocket Folders
Rulers
Scissors
Spiral Notebooks