We’re inviting neighbors across the community to help provide 5,000 local students with essential school supplies and raise $12,000 through the Write Start Quad Cities School Supply Drive, sponsored by Crawford Company and WQAD, now through Aug. 2.
One hundred percent of donations made online or at drop-off locations will go to Quad Cities students who need them most.
“When kids start school with the supplies they need, it can lift their grades and their attitude toward learning all year long,” said Amy Orr, Vice President of Corporate Relations at United Way Quad Cities. “As many parents know, back-to-school season can be expensive. Local households can spend an average of $103 per student on school supplies alone.”
Emily Adams, Business Development Manager at Crawford Company agreed, adding: “No student should have to go without the essential school supplies. When United Way stepped up to unite the community around this need, it was an easy yes knowing our support, along with other businesses and individuals, will ensure local kids start school with the supplies — and the confidence — they need to succeed all year long.”
Supplies Needed
- #2 pencils, sharpened*
- Colored pencils
- Composition notebooks
- Crayons
- Earbuds/headphones
- Erasers
- Glue sticks*
- Pencil boxes
- Pens*
- Pocket folders*
- Rulers
- Scissors
- Spiral notebooks
- Washable markers
- Watercolor paint
Asterisks (*) note greatest need.
Where to Donate
Give or purchase supplies online or stop at any of the drop-off locations:
WQAD, 3003 Park 16th St., Moline
- Wednesday, July 17, 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mel Foster, 2500 41st St., Moline
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
McManus Orthodontics, 4507 24th St., Rock Island
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Midwest Complete Construction, 3720 46th Ave., Rock Island
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carpetland USA, 4201 44th Ave., Moline
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturdays, July 13 and 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
J.B. Young Opportunity Center, 1702 N. Main St., Davenport
- Friday, July 19, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 20, 9 a.m. – Noon
Mel Foster, 3211 E. 35 St. Ct., Davenport
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Mel Foster, 3218 E. 35th St. Ct., Davenport (across the court from the real estate office)
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Carpetland USA, 4337 N. Brady St., Davenport
- Mondays – Fridays, now through July 26, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
- Saturdays, July 13, 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special thank you to the following businesses and organizations rallying their employees to raise supplies for our students: Arconic, Bi-State Regional Commission, Build To Suit, Inc., Carpetland USA, Eastern Iowa Community College, Jaycees of the Quad Cities, McCarthy-Bush, McManus Orthodontics, Mel Foster, Midwest Complete Construction, Northwest Bank & Trust Company, PB Leiner, QCR Holdings, Quad City Bank & Trust, Russell, The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities, Sears Seating, The Sedona Group, Union Federal Savings & Loan Association and Vibrant Arena at the Mark.