Stuff the Bus- Help the Salvation Army Austin Serve Young Students in Central Texas This School Year

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 12, 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.
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-income populations in Central Texas. Annually we serve more than 10,000 people with shelter, addiction rehabilitation, clothing, meals, holiday support, and direct client assistance. 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. Our holistic approach is effective: last year, 84% of families exiting shelter moved to safe housing.

Contact: Maggie Mullen
Special Events and Volunteers Supervisor
The Salvation Army Austin
512-634-5937 | Maggie.Mullen@uss.salvationarmy.org