3rd Annual “Stuff the Bus” School Supplies Drive, Aug. 15, 2025

August 6th, 2025

HCPSS’ education foundation, Bright Minds Foundation, is partnering with Prepare for Success, WBAL (WBAL-TV, 98 Rock, and WBAL News Radio), and Uno Pizzeria and Grill to host Dr. Tim Tooten’s Stuff the Bus School Supplies Drive to collect school supply donations on Friday, August 15, 3-7 p.m. at the Uno Pizzeria and Grill in the Long Gate Shopping Center located at 4470 Long Gate Pkwy, Ellicott City.

Community members can place donated school supplies directly onto an HCPSS yellow school bus. Bright Minds and Prepare for Success volunteers will then sort, organize, and pack backpacks with the supplies that will be shared with schools and Howard County children who need them. Bright Minds is also accepting monetary donations online. View the list of school supplies needed.

Any HCPSS families or students in need of school supplies should contact their school.

Volunteer!

Bright Minds is in need of volunteers to help with this event, ideal for high school and youth volunteers. Learn more and sign up at Stuff the Bus Volunteer. Individuals and groups of adult or youth volunteers are welcome! Bright Minds Foundation and Prepare for Success representatives are coordinating this event. Contact Jennifer Van Kirk at Bright Minds Foundation at 410-313-8992 if you have any questions about volunteering.