Stuff the Bus

BACKPACK DISTRUBUTION DATES AND LOCATIONS

Pick Up Dates, Times, and Location

• Pope County: 
  Monday, August 17^th 
  3:00pm-5:00pm
  Glenwood Chamber of Commerce 71st St Glenwood 
   
• Douglas County: 
  Tuesday, August 18^th 
  10:00am-6:00pm
  United Way Office 503 Hawthorne St, Suite 131 Alexandria
   
• Ottertail County: 
  Wednesday, August 19^th 
  9:00am-5:00pm 
  Ottertail County Government Services Building 500 W Fir St, Fergus Falls
   
  Thursday, August 20th
  12:00pm-5:00pm
   United Way 316 6^th Ave SW, Perham 
   
• Wadena County:  WADENA COUNTY RESIDENTS ONLY!
  Wednesday, August 26th
  9:00am-3:00pm
  Wadena Area Chamber of Commerce 100 Aldrich Ave SW, Wadena

Stuff the Bus is our annual back-to-school initiative that ensures students start the year with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and succeed. From pencils and notebooks to backpacks and hygiene items, this program helps remove barriers for children so they can walk into the first day of school feeling prepared and confident.

In each of the communities we serve, Stuff the Bus runs a little differently. Local needs, school partnerships, and volunteer involvement all shape how the program operates. What stays the same is our commitment to filling the gap and creating resources where they are needed most. Whether that means packing supply kits, delivering backpacks directly to schools, or partnering with community organizations, we focus on making sure no student is left behind.

Business partnerships are at the heart of this effort. Companies host collection boxes, sponsor supply drives, and rally their teams to volunteer. Their involvement not only brings in much-needed supplies but also builds community connections that help sustain the program year after year.

If your business or organization would like to partner with us by hosting a collection box for the 2026 school year, please reach out to rwise@uwlp.org.

If you wish to make a donation please click this link:

https://fundraise.givesmart.com/form/xyYv4g?utm_medium=qr&utm_source=qr&vid=1r5jpk

2026 Bus Box Hosts

Thank you to the businesses that are supporting United Way’s Stuff the Bus 2026. Your partnership will help fill backpacks with the supplies students need to start the year ready to learn!

3M -  Alexandria
Aagard -  Alexandria
Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union -  Alexandria
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce -  Alexandria
Alexandria Industries -  Alexandria
Alexandria Industries -  Alexandria
Alomere Clinic -  Alexandria
Alomere Hospital -  Alexandria
Alomere Surgery Center - Alexandria
American Solutions for Business - Glenwood
Arvig - Pelican Rapids
Astera Health - Wadena
Bell Bank -  Alexandria
Bell Bank Wealth Management -  Alexandria
Boondocks Cafe - Wadena
Calvary Lutheran Church -  Alexandria
City of Long Beach - Glenwood
Common Ground -  Alexandria
Consolidated Equipment -  Alexandria
Curves -  Alexandria
Dairy Queen - Perham
Douglas Machine - Alexandria
Eagle Bank - Glenwood
Edward Jones - Hancock
Eldens Fresh Foods - Alexandria
Encore Center for Vibrant Aging -  Alexandria
Engage Church -  Alexandria
FAST Global Solutions - Glenwood
Fergus Falls Chamber - Fergus Falls
First Western Bank - Alexandria
FM Bank - Fergus Falls
Gardonville -  Alexandria
Gate City Bank - Fergus Falls
Gate City Bank - Alexandria
Geneva Capital - Alexandria
Glenwood Chamber and Welcome - Glenwood
Glenwood United Parish - Glenwood
Hilltop Lumber- Alexandria
KLN Main Office - Perham
Kenny’s Candy & Confections - Perham
Tuffy’s main office - Perham
Lake County Service Corp – Fergus Falls
Lake Region Electric Cooperative – Pelican Rapids
Lakes Family Eye Care - Perham
Larry's Supermarket - Pelican Rapids
Life Connections -  Alexandria
Life Quest Integrated Wellness -  Alexandria
Magnifi Financial - Glenwood
Marthaler Chevrolet - Glenwood
Maslowski Wellness & Research - Wadena
Massman Automation -  Alexandria
Massman Automation - Villard
Meco 7 - Glenwood
Minnesota National Bank - Pelican Rapids
Neighborhood National Bank- Alexandria
Nelson Ford - Fergus Falls
Noonan Sport Specialists -  Alexandria
Old National Bank - Alexandria
Old National Bank - Fergus Falls
Old National Bank - Perham
Ottertail County – Fergus Falls
Ottertail Power - Fergus Falls
PACC - Perham
Park Region CO-OP - Pelican Rapids
Pelican Drug - Pelican Rapids
Pelican Rapids Library - Pelican Rapids
Perham Chamber of Commerce - Perham
Perham Health - Perham
Perham Senior Living - Perham
Pioneer Care Center - Perham
Stryhn, LLC - Glenwood
United Community Bank - Perham
Vector Windows - Fergus Falls
Viking Bank- Alexandria
Vivie - Corporate Office - Alexandria
Vivie - Grand Arbor - North - Alexandria
Vivie - Grand Arbor - South - Alexandria
Vivie - Nelson Care Center - Alexandria
Vivie - Nelson Gables - Alexandria
Vivie Home Care Based Services - Alexandria
Wadena Chamber of Commerce - Wadena
West Central Initiative - Fergus Falls
Whitetail Run Golf Club - Wadena