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.
Community Volunteers: We Need Your Help!
Join us for Stuff the Bus Week and impact students' lives. As a volunteer, you’ll help sort supplies and assemble backpacks filled with grade-appropriate supplies.
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.
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!