Our 6th annual back-to-school supply drive aims to ease the financial burden of buying school supplies and clothing for more than 8,000 at-risk students at 12 high-needs schools in the Washoe County School District. We are calling on our community to make donations in one of three convenient ways:


1. Purchase items from our priority supply list (see below) then visit our in-person drop-off sites, July 18th through July 28th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at:

  • Nevada State Bank branches throughout Washoe County
  • Great Basin Federal Credit Union branches throughout Washoe County
  • D.R. Horton (5190 Neil Road, Suite 310, Reno, NV 89502)
  • Grand Sierra Resort (2500 2nd St., Reno, NB 89585)
  • Sam's Club (4835 Kietzke Ln., Reno, NV 89509) <-- July 29th only, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2. Shop our Amazon Wishlist, by clicking here


3. Make a GIFT of any amount on this page


Ten Priority Supplies Most Needed for the 2022-2023 School Year

  • Art Supplies (Small Canvases, Acrylic Paint)
  • Backpacks (New/Unused)
  • Binders (3 Inch 3 Ring)
  • Colored Pencils
  • Coloring and Other Activity Books
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Highlighters
  • Hygiene Items (Body Wash Unscented, Conditioner, Deodorant, Razors, Shampoo, Shaving Cream, Toothbrushes, and Toothpaste)
  • Journals
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Zippered, 3-Ring Pencil Pouches & Pencil Boxes

Please CLICK HERE for a comprehensive supply list.


Thank you to our Community Partners:

For more information, please email Nicole Willis-Grimes at NicoleW@CISNevada.org or Brandon Morales at BrandonM@CISNevada.org