Join us for "Fill That Bus!," Durham’s annual community-powered school supply drive. Together, let's restock the shelves at Crayons2Calculators, so that every DPS teacher can access the essentials they need to fuel student success at no cost to them.

📅 July 7 – August 8, 2025
Let’s make sure every student walks into class ready to learn—and every teacher walks in supported.

💥 Why It Matters

Last year, Crayons2Calculators distributed over $129,000 worth of supplies—reaching 96% of Durham Public Schools teachers across 59 schools.  And demand is only growing.

Teachers are still spending hundreds of dollars out of pocket to make sure students have what they need. Your support fills that gap. Your support sparks learning.

We at the DPS Foundation proudly serve every school in Durham Public Schools, providing everything from pencils and notebooks to art supplies, paper, and more.

⚡ How You Can Help Fuel the Year

• Make a Monetary Gift: Your donation goes further with us— $25 can fill a backpack, $100 stocks an entire classroom.

• Host a Supply Drive: Rally your coworkers, faith group, or neighbors!

  • Review our supply drive instructions for details
  • Need collection bins? Use this form to schedule a pickup at the C2C warehouse.

• Purchase + Drop Off Supplies:  You can support us in a variety of ways:

  • Consider purchasing some of our most needed supplies.
  • Drop off at the C2C warehouse: 808 Bacon St., Durham, Mon–Thurs, 11am–4:30 pm
  • Drop off during business hours at locations around Durham.  View the list.  (More locations may be added throughout the drive.)

🎁 Your Impact
When you give to "Fill That Bus!," you're not just donating supplies—you’re showing up for public school teachers, advancing equity, and investing in the future of Durham.

Let’s stock every classroom. Let’s support every teacher. Let’s fuel the year.

Questions? Email us at c2c@bullcityschools.org