Make sure every Chatham County Schools student walks into the classroom ready to learn.
About the drive
Getting Supplies Where They’re Needed Most
Supplies 4 Success is CEF’s more intentional approach to collecting and distributing school supplies. This year we’re creating pre-packaged kits of core materials — pencils, markers, crayons, notebooks, and more — and allocating them to schools based on need, using free and reduced lunch percentages as a guide. Supplies will be delivered directly to counselors and social workers who identify students with the greatest need, with any remaining supplies prioritized for beginning teachers. Monetary donations will be used for mid-year replenishment and middle and upper grade-school needs.
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Mark your calendar
Blast From the Past Music Series — August 21, 2026
We’ll be collecting school supplies at MOSAIC’s Blast From the Past Music Series featuring Liquid Pleasure. Bring a donation and enjoy a fun night of music while helping local students start the school year strong!
Drop off supplies
Drop-Off Locations
79° West at MOSAIC
120 Mosaic Blvd., Suite 120
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Located inside the MOSAIC development at Chatham Park
YMCA of the Triangle — Chatham Park
120 Parkland Drive
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Drop supplies at the front desk
Fidelity Bank — Pittsboro
738 East Street
Pittsboro, NC 27312
Drop supplies at the branch during regular business hours
Can’t make it to a drop-off site? We can arrange a pickup — contact us at contact@cefmail.org.
What to bring
School Supply List
Not sure what to buy? Shop from the list below at any store and drop supplies off at one of our locations — or order from our Amazon wish list and they’ll ship directly to Chatham County Schools.
Writing & Drawing
- No. 2 pencils (box of 24+)
- Mechanical pencils & extra lead
- Pencil sharpener (handheld)
- Pens (blue & black)
- Colored pencils (24-count)
- Crayons (24-count)
- Washable markers (broad & fine tip)
- Dry-erase markers
- Highlighters (assorted)
- Erasers (block & cap style)
Paper & Notebooks
- Wide-ruled composition notebooks
- Spiral notebooks (single-subject)
- Loose-leaf lined paper (wide & college rule)
- Graph paper
- Index cards (3×5 and 4×6)
- Sticky notes / Post-its
- Copy paper (ream)
- Card stock
Organization
- 3-ring binders (1″ and 2″)
- Binder dividers/tabs
- Pocket folders (plastic)
- Pencil cases / pouches
- Ziplock bags (all sizes)
- Planners / agendas
Classroom Essentials
- Scissors (safety & regular)
- Glue sticks
- Liquid school glue
- Rulers (12″)
- Tape (clear & masking)
- Stapler & staples
- Paper clips & binder clips
- Sharpies (black, fine point)
- Mini whiteboards
- Dry erasers
Tech & Extras
- Wired headphones / earbuds
- USB flash drives (8GB+)
- USB-C charging cables (Chromebook compatible)
- Scientific calculators
- Batteries (AA & AAA)
- Laminating pouches
Health & Hygiene
- Hand sanitizer (individual bottles)
- Disinfecting wipes (Clorox / Lysol)
- Tissues (box)
- Paper towels
Backpacks & Bags
- Backpacks (new, any size)
- Lunch bags or boxes
- Reusable water bottles
