June 30, 2023
Kids don't have to think about school until August, but be like Duke, everyone’s favorite United Way Boxer dog rep., and start thinking about what it'll take to help families get the supplies they need to be ready when that first school bell rings.
Become a United Way School Supply Drive collection partner or drop of donations at the Catawba County United Way in July – 2760 Tate Blvd SE in Hickory.
We had a phenomenal 2022, with a record number of items collected and funds raised to help provide local families with the supplies they need throughout the school year. Families can access the supplies through their schools’ guidance counselor office.
Results from the 2022 School Supply Drive
Individual items collected 8,653
Shirts donated (mix of tee, long sleeve, hoodies) 1,116
Monetary donations (including from Facebook) $1,800
Collection partners/sites 26/33
Volunteers to sort/county 43 for 78 hours
$6,000 donated by Publix – distributed to school districts.
This year, the drive will run from July 1 to Aug. 1, and will again benefit all three local public school districts: Catawba County, Hickory Public and Newton-Conover City Schools.
Learn how you can help by calling 828-327-6851 or visiting https://www.ccunitedway.com/catawba-county-united-way-school-supply-drive.