Helping Kids Have a Great School Year
Starting a new year of school is an important milestone in a child’s life. It’s exciting, but can be a little scary. At the Coalition we’re determined to help make the first day of school is a great day of school—and all the days to follow.
Our kids love choosing their own backpack, carefully selecting their favorite design before looking through the supplies inside. Our parents love knowing that their kids will have quality school uniforms to wear throughout the school year.
As part of Back-to-School Bonanza, we also distribute school uniforms. There is a misconception that school uniforms are only required in high-income school districts. In fact, schools across St. Louis County and the City of St. Louis require uniforms, including St. Louis Public Schools, Riverview Gardens, Normandy, Ferguson Florissant, and Hazelwood.
Back-to-School Bonanza 2025 has ended. We are thrilled to have given away nearly 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies and hundreds of school uniform items. Thank you for your support, and we will see you in summer 2026!
How to Help
Back-to-School Bonanza is finished for the 2025 school year, but there are many other ways to get involved with the Coalition to help our kids and families!
Eligibility
Measuring Impact
High-quality backpacks filled with school supplies distributed to students for the 2025 school year