It’s Time TO “STUFF THE BUS” 2021!

Due to COVID-19 and continued economic stress, we anticipate students will need essential school supplies more than ever in 2021. You can help “Stuff the Bus” for local families in need this year! Christmas Unlimited, in partnership with Safeway, Swire Coca-Cola, Tapia Advertising, Fox 21 and iHeart Radio, have teamed up to “stuff the bus” for families in El Paso and Teller Counties.

From July 12 through August 6, 2021, we will be collecting new school supplies and monetary donations to benefit Christmas Unlimited’s Operation Back to School program.

Suggested School Supplies:

  • Crayons (24 count)
  • Watercolors
  • Earbuds
  • Pens (red, blue, or black)
  • Post-it notes
  • Pink erasers
  • Pencil top erasers
  • Colored pncils
  • Washable markers
  • Dry erase markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Pencil sharpeners
  • Scissors
  • Rulers
  • Compasses
  • Protractors
  • Highlighters
  • Simple calculator
  • Divider Sets
  • 2×2 Index Cards
  • Zippered Pencil Bags
  • Supply boxes
  • Graph paper

Donation Drop Off

We’ll be collecting donations at the locations below Monday, July 12th – Friday, August 6th. The drive is sponsored by FOX21, SOCO CW & iHeart Radio.

The Safeway and Coca-Cola School supply drive will run from July 12 – July 25th. Make a $1, $5, or other donation at the Safeway cash register. Donated money will be put toward purchasing the most needed school supplies on our list.

  • Local Safeway stores including:
    • Safeway 0803   7055 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    • Safeway 0812   2210 N. Wahsatch, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
    • Safeway 0835   5060 North Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    • Safeway 0840   8750 N. Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80920
    • Safeway 0879   4405 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 
    • Safeway 1286   3275 West Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
    • Safeway 1440   624 Highway 105, Monument, CO 80132
    • Safeway 1466   1121 N. Circle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80909
    • Safeway 1499   2890 N. Powers Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80922
    • Safeway 1577   6520 S. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
    • Safeway 1578   1101 E. U.S. Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO 80863
    • Safeway 1644   7655 McLaughlin Road, Falcon, CO 80831
    • Safeway 1792   1425 S Murray Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80916
    • Safeway 2816   1920 South Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
    • Safeway 2839   840 Village Center Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 

Cram-a-CruiserAugust 14th

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office & MoGlo’s Coffee Shop will be hosting the 4th annual Cram a Cruiser school drive on August 14th. Drop off locations include:

  • 27 E Vermijo Ave – Office of the Sheriff, 3rd Floor Entry
  • 27 E Vermijo Ave – Office of the Sheriff-Lobby, CJC-Admin Office
  • 210 S Tejon Street – C&T Office
  • 2739 E Las Vegas Street – CJC Admin Office
  • 101 Fontaine Blvd – Mo Glo’s Coffee
  • 2465 Research Parkway – Todd Rodgers Dentist Office

Want to sponsor a drive? Individuals, businesses, or other organizations can run school supply collection drives too! Call Christmas Unlimited at 719-597-1821 or email cuhq@hotmail.com and we’ll get your setup with a collection box and official signage you can use for your drive!