The second annual FOX Richmond Cares Teacher Supply Drive opens July 19 with a straightforward goal: get classroom supplies into the hands of Richmond Public Schools teachers before the fall semester.
Partners, dates and drop-off points
FOX Richmond has teamed up with RVA Financial Federal Credit Union, Cantor Grana Buckner Bucci, FH Furr and Topgolf to gather donations for the Richmond Public Schools Teacher Store, a program that supplies classroom materials to RPS educators at no charge. The drive runs from July 19 through August.
| Drop-off location | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| RVA Financial Federal Credit Union | 1700 Robin Hood Rd., Richmond, VA 23220 | Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
| Topgolf (donation site) | 2300 Westwood Ave., Richmond, VA 23230 | Daily 9 a.m.–11 p.m. |
What teachers need most
The Teacher Store has flagged a list of high-priority items. Organizers say donations of these goods will have the most immediate impact in classrooms across the city.
- Everyday classroom supplies: construction paper, letter-size manila folders (including 1/3-cut), two-pocket folders, dividers, pencil erasers, push pins and large rulers.
- Whiteboard and presentation tools: dry-erase markers in multiple colors (the store currently has mostly black), dry erasers, big permanent markers and standard flip-chart paper.
- Technology and health items: clear, durable bookbags, AA and AAA batteries, tissues, hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes.
- Tools teachers appreciate: electric pencil sharpeners and Post-it mini easel pads, helpful for early-grade instruction.
"This is part of FOX Richmond Cares’ broader effort to support RVA and the local organizations that make Richmond a wonderful place to live, work, and play," organizers said.
How this matters locally
Many Richmond Public Schools educators rely on donated supplies or their own budgets to stock classrooms each fall. Local collection drives like this one funnel supplies directly to the Teacher Store so educators can request what they need without out-of-pocket expense.
For families and residents, the drive is a simple way to contribute: buy a few high-need items and drop them at a nearby partner location. FOX Richmond notes donors also can give directly to the Teacher Store through an online link provided by the station.
Last year marked the drive’s first run; this year’s push continues the partnership between media, local businesses and the school district. Organizers say the community response will shape how well teachers can start the school year prepared.
Details, including the full high-needs list and donation instructions, are available through FOX Richmond’s community outreach pages and the Richmond Public Schools Teacher Store. Residents who want to help should check drop-off hours and package items so they arrive in ready-to-use condition for educators.
Support for classroom needs remains a local, practical way to help teachers and students head into the year with fewer barriers to learning.
