Every child deserves to start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Our station is proud to partner with The Salvation Army Hampton Roads Area Command for the annual Write Stuff School Supply Drive, helping provide backpacks and essential school supplies to local students and families in need throughout Hampton Roads.
Whether you donate school supplies or shop online, every gift helps local children start the school year prepared to learn and succeed.
How You Can Help
- Donate new school supplies at one of our collection locations.
- Shop directly from our Walmart Registry and have supplies shipped to The Salvation Army.
- Make an online donation HERE!
- Share the campaign with family, friends, and coworkers.
Important Dates
Community Collection Event
Walmart School Supply Drive
Friday, August 7, 2026 (Virginia Tax-Free Weekend)
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Walmart
4821 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA
Stop by, donate school supplies, and help local students head back to school with everything they need for a successful year.
School Supply Distribution
The Salvation Army will distribute school supplies to local families on the following dates:
- Saturday, August 8 – Suffolk
- Friday, August 14 – Norfolk (Kroc Center)
- Saturday, August 15 – Norfolk (Kroc Center)
Write Stuff Supply List
Priority Items
- Colored Pencils (12-Pack)
- Composition Notebook – College Rule
- Composition Notebook – Wide Rule
- Crayons (24-Pack)
- Large Erasers
- 2-Pocket Folders
- Glue Sticks
- Markers (Pack)
- College Rule Notebook Paper
- Wide Rule Notebook Paper
- Pencils
- Black & Blue Ballpoint Pens
- Spiral Notebook – College Rule
- Spiral Notebook – Wide Rule
Bonus Items
- 3-Ring Binders
- Disinfecting Wipes
- Black Dry Erase Markers
- Flash Drives
- Hand Sanitizer
- Earbuds
- Over-Ear Headphones
- Highlighters
- Index Cards
- Pencil Box
- Pencil Pouch
- Post-it Notes
- Scissors
- Sharpies
- Tab Dividers
- Tissues
- White Out
No Time to Shop?
We’ve made it easy! Shop online through our Walmart Registry and have supplies shipped directly to The Salvation Army to help local students in need.
Shop the Walmart Registry HERE!
Make an Online Donation HERE!
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Together, we can help students across Hampton Roads head back to school with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed.
Proudly supported by Mr. Handyman, Pariser Dermatology, and Virginia Natural Gas.
