Back-to-School Drive 2026

Enhance Your Community Classrooms Today

The children in your community need your help to be prepared and organized with essential supplies. You can donate supplies for students at Beacon Place and Roberti House from July 20 through August 1 at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Health & Fitness Center. This will help students and teachers start the 2026-2027 school year with confidence, knowing they will have what they need to learn. By donating supplies and materials, you can help reduce stress and set up students for success.

Your donations, from pencils to backpacks, will help our local classrooms run smoothly and focus on what matters most. We appreciate all donations and thank you for making a difference in the lives of students and teachers. To help meet the greatest needs in our local schools, please consider donating any of the following items:

Writing & Drawing Supplies

Pens
Pencils
Highlighters
Markers
Colored pencils
Crayons
Erasers
Pencil sharpeners

Paper & Organization

Notebooks
Loose-leaf paper
Copy paper (white or colored)
Binders
Folders
Subject dividers
Index cards
Post-it notes

Classroom Tools

Scissors
Glue sticks or liquid glue
Tape
Rulers
Calculators

Teacher & Classroom Supplies

Dry erase markers
Whiteboard erasers or dry cloths
Stickers or other non-food rewards for students

Student Essentials

Backpacks or book bags
Lunch bags or lunch boxes

Health & Cleaning Supplies

Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Antibacterial wipes

Thank You for Your Support

Let’s make the return to school a celebration of learning. By working together, we can make a profound impact on the lives of both the students and teachers in your community. Thank you for participating and for your kindness in supporting our educators and learners.

For more information, please call 847.535.7060 or visit the Member Services Desk.

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