Drive for Supplies

Student Leadership → Drive for Supplies

Drive for Supplies is a collaboration between MCPS and Learn Shop, Inc., a nonprofit in Wheaton, MD. Conceived in 1999 by Rev. Kevin and Louise Newcomer, the program allows students to directly support their schools and communities by donating and sorting reusable school supplies and teaching them to help preserve their environment by recycling and reducing waste.

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In 2019, the MCPS Drive for Supplies campaign reached a high of 91 schools participating in the program to donate 14,478 pounds of supplies, marking one of the largest donations in the 20 years of the program.

Event Information for Families

📅 Date: July 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
📍 Location: Parkland Middle School (4610 West Frankfort Drive)

Come join us for a fun and meaningful day at the MCPS Annual Drive for Supplies event, hosted by the Division of Sustainability and Compliance. We're here to help you get ready for the new school year with free gently used and new school supplies, books, and more for students of all ages!

This is more than just a supply giveaway—it's a day of support, community, and connection. The UpCounty Hub and Rise-N-Shine Foundation will be distributing food boxes to families, and there will be opportunities to sign up for vital services like SNAP benefits, Free and Reduced-Price Meals, and summer support programs.

Don’t miss this chance to:
Stock up on school essentials
Take home healthy food for your family
Learn about helpful programs and services
Connect with community organizations
Start the school year strong—together!

All are welcome! We look forward to seeing you there.

Student Volunteers

The Drive for Supplies campaign is looking for student volunteers to support this program by helping to unpack and sort donated supplies and repackage them for community distribution. The repackaged supplies will be distributed to MCPS residents in need.

Students interested in volunteering for this program must commit to all 4 days to earn 20 SSL hours. Students are also responsible for transportation and should bring lunch and a water bottle daily.

Volunteer Dates (you must be able to commit to all 4 days to volunteer):

Monday, July 21 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (unpack, sort, and repackage; 5 SSL hours)
Tuesday, July 22 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (unpack, sort, and repackage; 5 SSL hours)
Wednesday, July 23 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (unpack, sort, and repackage; 5 SSL hours)
Thursday, July 24 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM (support the "Drive For Supplies Store" WHILE SUPPLIES LAST and repackage supplies IF NEEDED; 5 SSL hours)

Interested students should complete the Volunteer RSVP Form. The form will close on July 7, 2025, or once all slots are filled.