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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 5, 2026Hillsborough

Lakeland Kiwanis Club launches 25th annual Stuff the Bus school supply drive

The Lakeland Kiwanis Club has initiated its 25th annual Stuff the Bus campaign to provide school supplies to nearly 10,000 elementary students across 29 schools. Volunteers are currently distributing collected materials to local campuses to prepare for the upcoming academic year.

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Why It Matters

The campaign provides essential classroom materials to students in 29 Lakeland elementary schools, relying on community donations to support the start of the school year.

Key Facts

  • The Stuff the Bus campaign is in its 25th year of operation.
  • The initiative aims to serve nearly 10,000 students across 29 Lakeland elementary schools.
  • Over the past 25 years, the community has donated more than $1.2 million in supplies.
  • The campaign launch took place on a Wednesday morning at the RP Funding Center.
  • Supply drop boxes were distributed to local businesses, doctor's offices, and places of worship during the last week of June.
  • Donations are tax-deductible and can be made via the Lakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation website or by mail.

Who's Mentioned

locationRP Funding Center“Site of the campaign launch”organizationLakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation“Entity receiving tax-deductible donations”other33807“Zip code for donation mailing address”organizationLakeland Kiwanis Club“Organizer of the Stuff the Bus campaign”other5146“P.O. Box number for donations”