Register for backpacks with school supplies (starting July 10, 2025)

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Project: S.O.S. Supply Our Students 2025

Register For Backpacks (Starting July 10, 2025)

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

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Project: S.O.S. Distribution Days

August 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, and 16

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 (Starting July 10, 2025)

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.


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 9:30 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 below or call 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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