School Supply Drive
Every year, MLM aims to bridge the academic gap for children in the KC Metro area by giving children the basic tools needed to be successful in school – school supplies. Give today and together, we can make a difference!
Volunteer
Gather your family and friends and help us organize, pack, and distribute the school supplies.
Contact Us
For more information, contact Patricia Hernandez at patriciahernandez@mlmkc.org or 816.285.3118.
MLM School Supply Drive
At Metro Lutheran Ministry, we believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or circumstances. Unfortunately, many children in underserved communities face barriers to education – one of those barriers being a lack of basic school supplies.
Why does it matter? For many children, access to school supplies is not a given. WIthout the basic materials like pens, pencils, or paper, it can be incredibly challenging for children to engage in lessons, complete homework, and keep up with their peers. These small resources can make a world of difference in a child’s ability to learn and thrive in school.
With your support, we can equip countless children with pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and other supplies they need to excel in their studies and feel confident as they enter their classroom.
How You Can Help
Donate School Supplies
Supplies can be dropped off at 3031 Holmes Street KCMO 64109, Monday – Friday, between 8:30am – 4:00pm. The deadline to drop off supplies is July 27, 2025.
Needed Items include:
- Backpacks ……………………………… 515
- Spiral Notebooks ………………… 1,280
- Loose Leaf Paper …………………… 660
- Composition Notebook ………. 1,180
- #2 Pencils …………………………… 2,682
- Binders ………………………………….. 665
- Folders ……………………………….. 2,480
- Pens ……………………………………. 2,810
- Scissors …………………………………. 510
- Glue ………………………………………. 283
- Rulers ……………………………………. 579
- Crayons …………………………………. 310
- Markers …………………………………. 677
- Index Cards ……………………………. 440
- Pencil Box/Bag ……………………….. 470
- Pink Erasers ……………………………. 600
- Dry Erase Markers ………………….. 497
Make a Financial Contribution
Unable to donate supplies but would still like to help? Give today and MLM will do the shopping for you!
Host a School Supply Drive
Take your support to the next level and host a school supply drive in your community, workplace, or school. Supplies can be dropped off at 3031 Holmes Street KCMO 64109, Monday – Friday, between 8:30am – 4:00pm. The deadline to drop off supplies is July 27, 2025.