Help “Stuff the Bus” With School Supplies for Students Across L.A. County

Help "Stuff the Bus" With School Supplies for Students Across L.A. County

Mon Aug 10 11:45:00 PDT 2026

Contribute by Sept. 4 to provide essential school supplies for students experiencing homelessness.

The Los Angeles County Office of Education's (LACOE) Student Support Services unit is hosting their annual Stuff the Bus drive. Join the Homeless Education Program (HEP) in collecting much needed school supplies for students experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles County.

Donations can be dropped off in Stuff the Bus boxes located in LACOE lobbies from now through Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

Stuff the Bus Impact: 2025 Donation Highlights

Last year's Stuff the Bus campaign, together with our Countywide distribution efforts, supported 107 Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) across Los Angeles County. Thanks to the generosity of our partners, donors, volunteers and LACOE staff, we distributed:

• 6,309 supply filled backpacks
• 2,104 plush animals
• 8,472 toothbrushes
• 10,800 shampoo bottles
• 6,648 conditioner bottles
• 760 pairs of cozy socks
• 750 pairs of new shoes.

The Stuff the Bus drive also collected thousands of school supplies including backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, glue sticks, scissors, rulers, calculators and more to support students throughout the county.

Prefer to Donate Financially?

You can also support the Greater LA Homeless Education Charitable Fund. Every financial contribution will be used to purchase school supplies for students experiencing homelessness.

Help us make an even greater impact this year. Every donation helps students start the school year with the supplies they need to learn, grow and thrive.

About HEP

LACOE's Homeless Education Program (HEP) partners with school districts and charter schools to support students experiencing homelessness. HEP helps local educational agencies implement the McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act by promoting school enrollment, attendance, educational stability and student success.

For more information about resources for students and families experiencing homelessness, visit lacoe.edu/hep.