Tools 4 Clay Schools

Through our partnership with the school district, we have the privilege of collaborating with school leadership year-round, gaining valuable insight into the specific school supplies needed for each school. This guarantees that every student and teacher is equipped with the necessary tools to have a successful and productive school year. Since 2018, our free store has facilitated over 6,700 shopping visits and provided over $590,000 worth of supplies to students, teachers, classrooms, and the community.

The store is funded through the Foundation and primarily supported by grants, corporate giving, individual donors, and our annual supply drive each summer. Local businesses, community organizations, and individual collect thousands of school supplies to keep the shelves stocked all year long.

Clay County public school teachers, guidance counselors, and media specialists.

Our campaign runs June 1 – September 1, but the timing of your two-week supply drive is up to you. Whether you want to help us start the school year in August, or wait until the clearance sales at local retailers in September, you’ll be providing school supplies we need to operate the store the entire school year.

• 10-12 pack – #2 pencils
• 12 pack – color pencils
• 24 pack – crayons
• Student scissors
• Pink erasers
• Tissues
• 8/10 pack – color markers
• Pocket folders
• Paper Towels
• Cleaning Wipes

Donations can be dropped off Monday – Thursday, 9:00am – 2:30 pm, at Garber Automall pre-owned building (3600 Hwy 17, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043.) Please call or email hobermiller@clayeducationfoundation.com to coordinate your drop-off.

Bring your entire team with you for a great photo opportunity! We want to share the good news on our social media sites.

Or have a few team members drop off your collected supplies, and then invite our staff to your team meeting so we can thank everyone for their efforts!

1. Schedule your School Supply Drive (2 weeks is ideal).
2. Create an eye-catching Collection Box and place it in a convenient location.  Or email us to use one of our famous blue bins!  
3. Promote the drive with flyers and posters, texts, tweets, and emails. 
4. Accept financial donations as part of the drive, or better yet, have a small fundraiser.
5. Schedule your donation delivery and bring the team along for a photo op.