All donated supplies will go directly to children living in The Salvation Army Austin’s two-family emergency shelters, as well as other Central Texas families in need.
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – The Salvation Army Austin is calling on the community to help young students living in their two-family emergency shelters. On Saturday, July 12th, The Salvation Army will host a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive in partnership with a local Walmart Store.
As customers enter the store, volunteers will provide a list of needed school supplies — including notebooks, backpacks, pens, pencils, and more. Shoppers can pick up items during their regular shopping trip and donate them on their way out by “stuffing the bus,” which will be parked right outside the store.
All donated supplies will go directly to children living in The Salvation Army Austin’s two-family emergency shelters, as well as other Central Texas families in need.
What: Media is invited on-site during Stuff the Bus for interviews and updates.
When: Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 8am-12pm
Where: 5017 W Highway 290
About The Salvation Army Austin
Since 1889, The Salvation Army Austin Area Command has provided services to meet the basic needs of homeless and low-populations in Central Texas. Annually, they serve more than 10,000 people with shelter, addiction rehabilitation, clothing, meals, holiday support, and direct client assistance.
The Salvation Army's holistic approach is effective: last year, 84% of families exiting shelter moved to safe housing. Each year we successfully manage hundreds from crisis to stability and self-sufficiency.
As the largest non-profit provider of family emergency shelter in Central Texas, more than 1,000 unduplicated individuals are sheltered between our two facilities: The Austin Shelter for Women and Children and The Rathgeber Center for Families.
- For more information, please contact Special Events & Volunteers Supervisor Maggie Mullen at 512-634-5937, or Maggie.Mullen@uss.salvationarmy.org
