Make a Difference This Summer – Join Stuff the Bus Week!
Each year, thousands of students in Monterey County face the school year without the basic supplies they need to succeed. In 2024, nearly 13,000 students were identified as experiencing homelessness — a number that highlights just how critical this support is.
Through Stuff the Bus, our community comes together to make sure every student has a backpack filled with the tools to learn, grow, and thrive. Last year, we provided 6,200 backpacks — and this year, we’re aiming even higher.
High School Students: We Need Your Help!
Join us for Stuff the Bus Week and be part of something bigger. As a volunteer, you’ll help unpack donations and assemble backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies — all while earning community service hours and making a real impact.
Location: Monterey County Office of Education 901 Blanco Circle, Salinas
Schedule: Volunteer days end between 1:00 – 2:00 PM. You'll receive your confirmed schedule once you sign up.
Lunch Provided: Let us know about any dietary restrictions on your registration form.
Earn Service Hours: Bring your service-learning forms each day — our team will sign them at the end of your shift.
Transportation: Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the event.
Sign Up Today and Be a Part of the Change.
Because every student deserves to start the year with confidence —
and you can help make that happen. We’re excited to see you there!