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You can help by donating supplies directly to us, purchasing items from our curated wish lists, or contributing a gift card. We’ll take care of the organizing, sorting, and delivery and present the items to our partner schools through themed pop-up events. It’s a simple and tangible way to support students and make a real impact.

How to Donate

Below is a list of all of the items that our partner schools need at this time. You can either purchase new items or donate used items by clicking the buttons to the right. All items will be shared with families at our pop-up events.

For New Items

Purchase items from our Amazon wish list so we can track what’s been donated.

View the Wish list

For Used Items

Donations can be dropped off at [PLACEHOLDER ADDRESS] at [TIME].

What We Currently Need

  • 🎒 School Supplies

    -Backpacks

    -Pencil cases

    -Pencils, Crayons, Pens & Markers

    -Highlighters

    -Safety scissors (blunt tip)

    -Glue sticks

    -Notebooks, Folders, Index Cards & Binders

    -Rulers

    -Clipboards

  • 📚 Books

    -Early readers (e.g. Elephant & Piggie, Fly Guy)

    -Beginner chapter books (e.g. Magic Tree House, Captain Underpants)

    -Graphic novels (Dog Man, Narwhal & Jelly)

    -Picture books (diverse characters/themes)

    -Nonfiction (animals, space, sports)

    -Joke books & fun fact books

    -Activity books (mazes, coloring, puzzles)

  • 👕 Clothing (Sizes 5T–18)

    -T-shirts & Long sleeve shirts

    -Hoodies & sweatshirts

    -Jeans & joggers

    -Shorts

    -Sneakers (Velcro or lace-up)

    -Dress clothes (button-downs, khakis)

    -Socks & underwear (new only)

    -Rain jackets or windbreakers

    -Winter coats, gloves, hats

  • 🏀 Sports & Active Play

    -Soccer balls, basketballs, footballs (youth size)

    -Pump & needles for inflatables

    -Cones, hurdles, jump ropes

    -Tennis rackets (youth size)

    -Baseball gloves (left & right hand)

    -Shin guards

    -Running shoes (athletic)

    -Lacrosse gear (sticks, balls)

    -Water bottles (BPA-free, kid-sized)

    -Yoga mats or foam mats (for indoor activities)

  • 🎨 Creative Supplies

    -Play-Doh

    -Craft kits (pre-packed)

    -Watercolor sets & brushes 

    -Dot Markers

    -Pipe cleaners, pom poms, googly eyes

    -Sketch pads

    -Drawing paper

    -Stickers & stamps

  • 🧩 Games & Enrichment

    -Board games (UNO, Connect 4, Guess Who?, Sorry!)

    -Card decks (UNO, Go Fish, Old Maid)

    -STEM toys (LEGOs, magnetic tiles, building blocks)

    -Puzzles (24–100 pieces)

    -Flashcards (math, sight words)

  • 🎧 Tech & Learning Aids

    -Headphones (on-ear or over-ear)

    -Stylus pens (kid-safe)

    -Lap desks

    -Timer clocks

    -USB flash drives

    -Basic calculator

    -Scientific calculator

    -Graphing calculator

    -Fidget tools (for focus or sensory)

  • 🎁 Gift Cards

    -Amazon

    -Best Buy

    -Walmart

    -Dick’s Sporting Goods

    -Old Navy

    -Doordash

 FAQs

  • We typically host 1–2 donation drop-off events before each partner school pop-up. These events are usually held at our donor schools. For the most up-to-date information on dates, times, and locations, please check this page and follow us on Instagram.

  • The Prep Together team carefully sorts and organizes all of the donations by category. These items are then displayed at our on-campus, themed pop-up events, where students and parents can “shop” for them—completely free of charge. If a student has requested a specific item (like size 6 Jordans), we notify them via email and make that item available for pickup at our “It’s a Match” table during the event.

  • Yes—we’re grateful for both! New items and gift cards can be purchased through our Amazon wish lists. Used items should be clean, in good condition, and only gently worn. Our team carefully inspects all donations during the sorting process to ensure they meet our quality standards.

  • Absolutely! Prep Together volunteers are the heart and soul of our work. We’re always looking for students to help at our pop-up events, sort donations, take photos, and support the behind-the-scenes logistics. Visit our volunteer page or reach out to us to get involved.

  • Yes—depending on your school’s policies. If your school doesn’t yet offer service hours for Prep Together, we’re happy to help. Please have them contact us at hello@preptogether.com so we can provide them with the information they need.