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Project: S.O.S. Supply Our Students 2024

Register For Backpacks

Sign Up to Volunteer for Project: S.O.S.

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Project: S.O.S. Distribution Days

August 5, 7, 9 | August 13, 15, 17

Distribution will take place at The Banquet | 900 E 8th St

Registration Required to Receive a Backpack

Click below to register your child for this opportunity. If you need assistance, call The Banquet at 605-335-7066 or 211.


Children must be present and have one form of identification for the child to receive a backpack, such as a birth certificate, social security card, school ID, library card or Medicaid card. 


If the child is NOT present, a backpack will not be given.

Register to receive a backpack(open now)

School Supply List

Brand New: 

  • Composition books (wide-rule only, any color) 
  • Character backpacks for Headstart/Kdg., large backpacks Gr. 1-5,           large backpacks with laptop sleeve Middle/High School 
  • 3 Ring Binders (1 ½” - 2”) or zipper/velcro binder for Middle School 
  • Spiral Notebooks (1 subject, wide-rule & college-rule any solid color) 
  • Loose Leaf Filler Paper (wide-rule & college-rule) 
  • Folders (2-pocket, no clasp, any solid color) 
  • Crayola Crayons (24 count) 
  • Crayola Classic Wide-Tip Markers 
  • Colored Pencils (12 count) 
  • No. 2 Pencils (plain) 
  • Scissors - Pointed 5” & 7” 
  • Rulers w/standard and metric 
  • Glue (white, 4 oz.) 
  • 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.


Thank you for helping with this much needed project which does so much for our community and our kids! 


How to Collect or Donate Supplies

  • Donations are accepted year-round. Bring donations directly to The Banquet Downtown, 900 E 8th Street, from 9:00 am–5:00 pm.  Please call 605.335.7066  so that we may assist you in unloading your items. Please note: we are unable to accept items during our distribution days Aug. 5, 7,  9| 13, 15, 17
  • Submit a message below or call The Banquet at 605.335.7066 if you need boxes, posters, school supply lists or if you have any questions.
  • 100% cotton fabric for art bags

Volunteer Sioux Falls Nonprofit

How to Make Art Bags

 Material preference: Canvas, denim, gender-neutral patterns or solid colors. 


  • Cut material into rectangular shape – 20” x 13” 
  • Place cording about 1” from the top of the 20” side. 
  • Fold material down over cording, making about a 1” casing, and stitch. 
  • Fold material in half, leaving ½” open at the top of the seam (to allow for cord). 
  • Stitch the rest of side seam and across the bottom (about ¼” seam). 
  • Please tie knots at each end of cord. 


Thank you for helping with this important school supply for The Banquet’s Project: SOS! 

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The Banquet  |  Phone: 605.335.7066  |  Fax: 605.335.1091 | volunteer@thebanquetsf.org


The Banquet Downtown: 900 E 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD 57103  |  The Banquet West: 710 N Marion Road, Sioux Falls, SD 57107


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