Backpack & School Supply Drive
Goodman Community Center-Ironworks 149 Waubesa St., Madison, Wisconsin 53704
courtesy GCC
The Goodman Community Center Ironworks Building.
media release: The start of the school year is an exciting time, but for many families September can bring added financial stress. Last year, there was a 15% increase in the cost of school supplies compared to 2021, and that trend is expected to continue into the 2023 back-to-school season.
We’re going to provide 100s of local kids with the supplies they need to start the school year off right, and we need your help.
1. Shop In-Store: Download our list and head to your favorite place to shop for school supplies. Then, swing by during our drop-off weekend: Friday, Aug. 11: 3-6pm, Saturday, Aug. 12: 10am-noon, Sunday, Aug. 13: 11am-1pm.
Can't drop off on one of those days? Our friends at Ian's Garver and Working Draft will have bins to accept supplies. Or, drop off at our front desk during regular business hours, or at one of our drop-off sites in the city:
2. Shop Online: No time to get to the store? Check out our Amazon wish list and have your donation shipped right to Goodman in just a few clicks. As a bonus, this list will be the most up-to-date list of what we still need.
3. Make a Financial Gift: A monetary donation is convenient and gives us the flexibility to buy the supplies our kids need most. Any extra funds will be used to support the great work Goodman is doing for our community every day. Donating online is easy, or drop off or mail a check to 214 Waubesa St., Madison, WI 53704.
Need help with school supplies for your kids this year?
Use the form below to sign up to shop school supplies for the 2023-24 school year! Please fill out one form for each child. You will be contacted no later than the week of August 6th with more details on how and when to pick up supplies.
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