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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 students across 29 Lakeland elementary schools. Volunteers are currently distributing collected materials to local schools to prepare for the upcoming academic year.
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The campaign provides essential classroom materials to students in 29 elementary schools, relying on community donations to supplement school resources.
Key Facts
- The Stuff the Bus campaign is in its 25th year of operation.
- The initiative aims to serve nearly 10,000 students.
- The campaign covers 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 can be made online or via mail to the Lakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation at P.O. Box 5146, Lakeland, FL 33807.
Who's Mentioned
locationRP Funding Center“Site of the campaign launch”organizationLakeland Kiwanis Charitable Foundation“Entity receiving tax-deductible contributions”other33807“Zip code for donation mailing address”organizationLakeland Kiwanis Club“Organizer of the Stuff the Bus campaign”other5146“P.O. Box number for donations”