2026 School Supply Drive
Help local students start the school year with the supplies they need
Every child deserves to start the school year with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Through St. Matthew's annual School Supply Drive, we're partnering with Sterling area schools to provide backpacks, crayons, glue sticks, headphones, and other classroom essentials for local students.
Every item on our list has been requested directly by our partner schools to help ensure donations go where they're needed most.
2026 Requested Supplies
Every item on our list was requested directly by our partner schools based on the needs they're seeing in their classrooms, and ensures donations go where they'll make the greatest impact.
Items Still Needed for 2026*:
Backpacks (Clear)
Crayola Crayons (24 count box)
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Black, Fine Tip
Highlighters
Scissors (Fiskars)
Tissue Paper packs
Ziploc bags (gallon size and sandwich size boxes)
*Updated August 11, 2026
Sponsor a Student
Want to help but don't have time to shop?
A gift of $40 provides the essential school supplies for one student. We'll purchase the remaining requested items and make sure they're delivered where they're needed most.
Click Sponsor a Student below, select Outreach-General from the drop down menu, and note 'school supply drive' in the memo.
School Supply Tracker
We've committed to providing a certain number of supplies to our schools, help us reach our goal!
Our School Partners
St. Matthew's partners with schools throughout the Sterling community to help provide requested supplies for local students each year.
Our current partner schools include: Sterling Middle School, Sterling Elementary, Robey High School, Park View High School, Sully Elementary, Rolling Ridge Elementary, Potowmack Elementary, Guilford Elementary, Forest Grove Elementary
Three Simple Ways to Help
Pray
Pray for students, families, teachers, and school staff as they prepare for a new school year.
Donate School Supplies
Purchase new supplies from the list below and drop them off before or after Sunday worship or during church office hours (Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM).
Sponsor a Student – $40
Don't have time to shop? A gift of $40 helps provide essential school supplies for one local student.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I donate online?
Yes! You can choose to make a financial gift online for supplies HERE, or shop our online wishlist HERE.
Where do I drop off supplies?
Supplies can be dropped off at the church on the carts located by the back doors in our Donation Center area before or after Sunday worship or during church office hours (Tuesday and Thursday, 8 AM–4 PM).
Are donations tax deductible?
Yes, all donations are tax deductible. If you choose to make a financial gift, you will receive a receipt for your gift. If you donate physical items, please keep your receipt and discuss with your tax preparer.
What if I miss the deadline?
It's never too late to make a difference. While our annual School Supply Drive has a deadline to ensure supplies reach students before the first day of school, we continue supporting our local schools throughout the year. If you miss the deadline, email office@stmtts.org and we'll help connect your donation with a school or outreach need. Financial gifts supporting St. Matthew's outreach ministries can also be made year-round.
Interested in helping us coordinate the school supply drive?
Contact office@stmtts.org
For additional ways to help the community, check out our GET INVOLVED page.