DID YOU KNOW?
School supplies for families with limited resources will be distributed through The Banquet’s Project: SOS this fall. The community is encouraged to hold a school supply drive through your business, church, school or service club. Volunteers will also be needed to pick up, sort, pack and distribute supplies. More information can be found at www.thebanquetsf.org/project-sos
Collect or Donate Supplies
Donations are accepted year-round. Bring donations directly to The Banquet Downtown, 900 E 8th Street, from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm.
- Please call 605-335-7066 so we can assist you with unloading your items. We are unable to accept items during our distribution days, Aug. 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, and 16, 2025
- Submit a message or call 605-335-7066 if you need boxes, posters, school supply lists, or if you have any questions.
- Make 100% cotton fabric for art bags
School Supply List
Brand New:
- Composition books (wide rule only, any color)
- Character backpacks for HeadStart/Kindergarten
- Large backpacks for grades 1-5
- Large backpacks with a laptop sleeve for middle and high school
- Zipper/Velcro binder for middle school or 3-ring binders (1 ½” – 2”)
- Spiral notebooks (1 subject, wide-rule & college-rule/solid color)
- Loose-leaf filler paper (wide-rule & college-rule)
- Folders (2-pocket, no clasp, any solid color)
- Crayola Crayons (24 count) Loose-leaf
- Crayola Markers – Classic Colors wide-tip
- Colored pencils (12 count)
- No. 2 pencils (plain)
- Scissors – pointed 5” & 7”
- Rulers with standard and metric markings
- Glue (white, 4 oz.) and glue sticks
- Blue/black pens
- Red pens
- Erasers – Magic Rub or equal preferred
- 4-packs of dry-erase markers
Monetary donations are welcome to purchase needed supplies. We are often able to purchase items at bulk rates. Please indicate “School Supplies” on your donation.
