Pack the Bus for Back-to-School Success!
Pack the Bus: Help Bethel Park Students Start the School Year Strong
We're kicking off the school year with a community-wide Pack the Bus fundraiser to support Bethel Park students and teachers! Join us on September 2nd at the Farmers' Market as we collect essential school supplies, clothing, toiletries, and snacks to help local classrooms thrive.
This initiative is powered by the Community Foundation of Bethel Park in partnership with the Bethel Park School District, Bethel Park Public Library, and the Bethel Park Police Department. Our goal? To fill an entire bus with donations that directly support students in need.
Where to Donate
In addition to the Farmers' Market event, donation bins will be available at locations around Bethel Park, including:
- Bethel Park Community Center
- Evey True Value Hardware Store
- Bethel Park Public Library
- (More locations coming soon)
What to Donate
Here’s the full list of requested items, straight from our local teachers:
- Classroom Supplies
- Notebooks
- Glue sticks
- Ticonderoga pencils
- Crayons
- Toiletries
- Sanitary supplies
- Small hand sanitizers
- Mini deodorant
- Toothpaste and toothbrushes
- Baby wipes
- Pull-up diapers
- Combs and brushes
- Clothing
- Underwear (boys and girls, all sizes)
- Leggings (girls, all sizes)
- Clothing (especially for middle and high school students)
- Socks (all sizes)
- Tennis shoes
- Other Supplies
- Backpacks (need 5–10)
- Tissues
- Mini water bottles
- Mini lip balm
- Approved Snacks (Bethel Park Elementary)
- Nonperishable food items
- Pepperidge Farm Goldfish (not chocolate)
- Original Rice Krispies Treats
- Lays Original Potato Chips
- Utz Pretzels
- Annie’s Fruit Snacks
- Skinny Pop
- Made Good Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
- Oreos
- Pretzels
- Mints
- Saltine crackers
- Animal crackers
- Juice boxes
Why It Matters
Every donation helps ensure that students have what they need to feel confident, cared for, and ready to learn. Whether it’s a fresh pair of socks or a box of crayons, your contribution makes a real difference.
