Join us in supporting local families and schools this summer!
Hosted by Trident United Way PULSE and Young Leaders United donor networks
Our Ready, Set, Thrive School Support Drive is collecting essential items to help fill school supply closets with much-needed food, hygiene products and extra clothing to support families through the summer months. We’re also gathering back-to-school supplies to ensure students start the new school year confident and prepared.
Your donations make a direct, meaningful impact - helping students thrive in and out of the classroom. Together, we can help kids show up ready to learn and succeed.
Donations will be collected through Friday, July 19.
Thank you for your generous support!
Schools supported by the School Support Drive
- Chicora Elementary School
- River Oaks Middle School
- Cross High School
- McKinney-Vento students in Berkeley County
How to donate
Donate online
Click the links below to be directed to a list of curated items
Donate food products in person
Help us stock up on kid-friendly, nonperishable snacks for our Ready, Set, Thrive! School Support Drive.
We’re looking for grab-and-go, no-cook needed items like protein bars, fruit cups, Easy Mac and beef jerky. No rice, canned beans or broth this time - we need things kids can easily enjoy or make themselves. Bonus points for snacks with fruits or veggies snuck in!
Donation boxes will be available at local organizations to collect food items. Click the links below for a list for locations and business hours.
Backpack Assembly Day
We're aiming to pack 2,000 backpacks with school supplies in just four hours - and we need your help! Enjoy a fun, family-friendly day ending with a volunteer cookout hosted by the amazing team at Southeastern Freight. Bring your family and friends and help local students start the school year strong
Saturday, August 9, 2025
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Southeastern Freight, 1140 Business Park Rd, Summerville
Thank you to our generous sponsors
Impact Sponsors
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Resiliance Sponsor
For questions or additional information please reach out to Leah Moore at lmoore@tuw.org.