Join the Drive: Support Local Students with Essential School Supplies 

August 5, 2025

As the back-to-school season approaches, the Fort Worth Chamber is proud to continue our school supply drive to support local students and teachers across the city. With the help of our engaged members and generous business community, we’ve already seen strong momentum through two successful donation events—and we’re not done yet. 

Our first collection kicked off on June 24 at Texas Airsystems, where our North Area Council gathered and delivered an impressive array of school supplies. Last week, we hosted a second drive during the West and South Area Council Coffee at Ampersand, and once again, our members stepped up in a big way to support Fort Worth ISD students. 

Continuing the Momentum 

We’re continuing to collect donations through next Friday, and we encourage all members and community partners to participate. Supplies can be dropped off at the Fort Worth Chamber office (777 Taylor Street, Suite 900) between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday

All items collected will be delivered to Fort Worth ISD, who will manage distribution to ensure supplies reach the schools and students with the greatest need. 

Critically Needed Supplies 

Fort Worth ISD identified the following items as most essential: 

  • No. 2 pencils (12 count) 
  • Crayons (24 count) 
  • Washable broad-tip markers (8 count, classic colors) 
  • Glue sticks 
  • Blunt-tip scissors 
  • Composition notebooks (100 pages, 9 3/4 x 7 1/2) 
  • Plastic pocket folders with brads (assorted solid colors) 
  • Dry erase markers (any color) 
  • Facial tissues (2 boxes) 
  • Hand sanitizer 
  • Backpacks 
  • Earbud headphones (optional) 

Whether you’re a business looking to support education in your community or an individual wanting to make a difference, your donation will go directly toward setting students up for success this school year. 

A Commitment to Community 

As the leading voice for business in Fort Worth, the Chamber is committed to strengthening partnerships across our city that uplift not just our economy—but the people who make it thrive. Our school supply drive is one small example of how the Fort Worth business community continues to invest in the future workforce and support the education system that powers our region’s growth. 

We’re grateful to our members, local businesses, and partners who have already contributed, and we look forward to another week of impactful giving. 

If you’d like to get involved or have questions about what to donate, please reach out to our team. Thank you for helping us make a difference—one backpack at a time. 


Related posts
Girls Inc. of Tarrant County: Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today

Provided by: Girls Inc. of Tarrant County The workforce of tomorrow is being built today, and Fort Worth businesses are clear about what they need most: employees with strong critical thinking, communication, and emotional intelligence. Yet as the Fort Worth Chamber recently shared, these are also the hardest skills to hire for and among the […]

Read More
Building Partnerships Through Workforce Development 

Talent and workforce remain key areas of focus for the FWC. At a recent North Area Council networking event and school supply drive hosted by Texas AirSystems, we learned that the company has created its own university.  Texas AirSystems University (TASU) was born from the company’s commitment to creating and providing solutions that help customers […]

Read More
1 2 3 54
777 Taylor St Suite 900
Fort Worth, TX 76102
licensephone-handsetcalendar-fulltabletmenuThe owner of this website has made a commitment to accessibility and inclusion, please report any problems that you encounter using the contact form on this website. This site uses the WP ADA Compliance Check plugin to enhance accessibility. linkedin facebook pinterest youtube rss twitter instagram facebook-blank rss-blank linkedin-blank pinterest youtube twitter instagram