The Operation School Bell®️ program provides brand-new clothing, shoes, hygiene items and school supplies to local children in need.  Working hand-in-hand with public school staff across Wake, Durham, and Orange counties, we identify students who need support and serve them through two unique models:

–         Bag & Deliver: Our volunteers assemble custom packages for each child featuring jeans, sweatpants or leggings, two shirts, a five-pack each of underwear and socks, a jacket and new shoes, and these are delivered to the schools.

–         In-Store Shopping: Families are invited to special shopping events at local Target or Walmart stores to pick out clothing that suits their child’s style and needs.

Children in both programs receive a toothbrush, toothpaste and floss (as well as deodorant for older children).  We also provide backpacks and school supplies to the schools at the beginning of the school year for distribution to the children.  

We work directly with almost 30 schools.  We also partner with the county coordinators who oversee the social workers across the Triangle area assisting kids without stable housing.  Through this partnership, we help those most in need throughout the region and annually serve kids in over 150 schools.