Distribution Partners

• ABCCM Hominy Valley
• ACS: Youth in Transition Program
• Asheville Housing Authority FSS Program
• Asheville High/SILSA
• Asheville Middle School
• BCS: Migrant Education Program
• Big Brothers Big Sisters WNC
• Caring for Children
• Catholic Charities
• Children First / Communities in Schools
• Christine W. Avery Learning Center
• Colaborativa la Milpa: CIMA, Raices
• Delta House
• Department of Juvenile Justice
• Enka Intermediate School
• Enka Middle School
• Erwin Middle School
• Hall Fletcher Elementary
• Horizons at Carolina Day
• My Daddy Taught Me That
• My Sistah Taught Me That
• North Buncombe Middle School
• Owen Middle School
• Project Lighten Up
• Reynolds Middle School
• Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church Youth Program
• Umoja Health, Wellness, and Justice Collective
• Verner Center for Early Learning
• YMCA
• Youthful Hand - Hillcrest
• YTL
• YWCA of Asheville and WNC

Fully stocked backpacks, donated through the UWABC annual School Supply Drive, are distributed to elementary, middle, and high school students through distribution partners working directly with youth throughout Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. If your child is not currently enrolled in one of these partner programs, make sure to check in with your student's school counselor as we are making supplies available at Community Schools and resource centers.

*Please Note: School supplies are NOT kept at the United Way office and are not available for pickup.

Questions? Contact Ginny Allison

5 Tips for Running a Successful School Supply Drive

1. Spread the Word! Ask neighbors, friends, and family to get involved. Invite your coworkers, faith community, and members of clubs/civic groups to participate with you. Share the link to the Roonga website for them to easily and safely make an online donation to support a local student this school year.
2. Consider creating your own Team under our main drive on Roonga! By creating your own team, you can personalize your page, set goals, share your excitement for student success, and send out your team's custom link to your drive with friends, family, and colleagues.
3. Social Media is a Powerful Tool! Share a post with your network about why you're getting involved in this year's School Supply Drive. Make sure you tag us on Facebook @ United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County + use the hashtag #UnitedWaySchoolSupplyDrive
4. Remind Your Network! Persistence is key! Once or twice a week during the drive, remind your network so they don't forget. Share the Roonga link to Facebook or send out an email or group text and rally your network.
5. Celebrate Success! Simple, small gestures of thanks go a long way and help us feel connected. Consider a handwritten note, a text message of thanks, or an email with a personal touch of gratitude.

Thank you in advance for your enthusiasm and support of this year's drive!