June 15, 2026 - July 24, 2026

Ready, Set, Supply!

You can close the classroom supply gap. Join us for the fifth annual school supply drive to support our MRC partners schools in the Midlands.

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3 Ways to Get Involved

Teachers, on average, spend between $500 and $900 out of pocket each year on classroom supplies. From classroom essentials like tissues and hand sanitizer to markers and paper, teachers consistently go above and beyond to ensure a thriving learning environment for their students. And with rising costs, teachers will continue to face increased pressure as safety nets for their students who may struggle to purchase school supplies. You can help us close the gap and provide essential supplies to teachers in our partner schools, creating better learning environments for students throughout the Midlands. Help Ready, Set, Supply today!

  1. Volunteer to Sort & Pack

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    Volunteer Dates: July 23, 24, 25 
    More information coming soon!

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  2. Give or Become a Sponsor

    Give

    Let us do the shopping for you! Donate directly to our Ready, Set, Supply! fund to help us purchase additional school supplies for teachers.

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  3. Collect & Deliver Supplies

    • Collection Window: Anytime between June 15-July 24
      Delivery Window: Drop off at United Way of the Midlands July 20-24
      United Way of the Midlands, 1818 Blanding St, Columbia, SC

    • We are asking folks to collect items from the list below and, if possible, to deliver them in banker boxes or printer paper boxes, clearly labeled with your company name and “Ready, Set, Supply.” 

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Ready, Set, Supply serves 17 title I schools across five counties, where up to 85 percent of students are economically disadvantaged.

Supplies Wish List

  • Ticonderoga #2 Pencils (24-pack)
  • Crayola Crayons (24-count)
  • Elmer’s Glue Sticks
  • Wide-RuledComposition Notebooks (no spirals)
  • Loose-Leaf Wide-Ruled Filler Paper (100-pack)
  • Copy Paper
  • EXPO Markers (Low Odor, Thin/Fine Tip – 4-pack)
  • Clorox Wipes (Bleach-Free)
  • Hand Sanitizer (8 oz)
  • Kleenex Facial Tissues
  • Crayola Colored Pencils (12-pack)
  • Crayola Washable Markers (8-pack, thin & regular)
  • Index Cards
  • Sticky Notes
  • Pocket Folders (1 Red, 1 Blue, 2 Assorted)
  • Plastic Folders with Prongs/Brads
  • Plastic Supply Box or Pencil Pouch
  • Ziploc Bags: Gallon (Girls), Quart (Boys), Sandwich/Snack