2025 Bemidji ‘Stuff A Bus’ School Supply Drive Going Through Aug. 19

The United Way of Bemidji Area and Paul Bunyan Broadcasting are hosting their Stuff A Bus campaign once again.

The annual K-12 school supply drive benefits students attending Bemidji Area Schools. Donations can be dropped off at both Lueken’s Village Foods locations, Paul Bunyan Broadcasting, and the Tourist Information Center in downtown Bemidji.

Supplies will be distributed through Bemidji Area Schools the week of back-to-school orientation. Donations are being accepted through Tuesday, August 19.

“We do have a wish list from Walmart, Target, and Amazon based off of the school district’s lists for the different grades,” said Denae Alamano, the Bemidji United Way’s executive director. “Black backpacks are a big hit with the kids, it’s a big request that they have. We know that a lot of people are having to decide what they’re paying for when it comes to the storm recovery versus their regular bills, so we are anticipating an influx of need for the supplies. I’m hopeful that the community that can donate, parts of our community that can donate, will.”

A list of requested supplies can be found on the United Way website. Families in need of school supplies should contact Community Resource Connections at 218-333-0880.