In 2024, United Way of Steele County distributed over 5,000 supplies to the 4 Steele County public school districts. THANK YOU to ALL who supported this initiative. Whether you donated supplies or made a financial contribution - you supported our local youth & families.
Families in need of supplies should contact their school district directly regarding distribution dates/processes, as this varies from district to district.
Want to support Stuff The Bus in 2025?
- Cash/check donations can be mailed to United Way of Steele County, PO Box 32, Owatonna MN 55060
- Please note "Stuff The Bus" in the memo field.
- Or dropped off at our office at 245 SE 18th St Suite 1, Owatonna MN 55060
- Credit card donations can be made through our secure online giving platform by clicking here.
- Donations can be made via Venmo @uwsteelecounty (Please note "Stuff The Bus" on your transaction.)
- CLICK HERE for the list of supplies we typically collect and distribute.
- CLICK HERE for a list of collection locations where you can drop off your donation of new school supplies.
United Way of Steele County's Stuff The Bus initiative is more than just providing school supplies. It's about giving our local youth the tools to learn and thrive. This not only eases the financial burden for our local families - it also decreases stress and helps our children succeed in school.
This initiative involves UWSC staff and volunteers. Collection containers are placed at various local locations, and we highly encourage local workplaces to organize internal collection drives and our team would be more than happy to work with you to assist with pick up/drop off of collected items. With monetary donations, UWSC staff determines the supplies to be purchased based on cost effectiveness.
THANK YOU to Owatonna Bus Company for providing us with a bus; and Steele County Toys for Tots for loaning the donation drop boxes. The 2025 Stuff The Bus drive will run through August 10, 2025. We anticipate distributing the supplies to the school districts the week of August 18th.