Each year, School District 51, the District 51 Foundation, Mesa Mall, Townsquare Media and additional sponsors partner to put on Stuff the Bus. This year’s Stuff the Bus school-supply drive gathered enough school supplies from the community to pack 60 boxes (and counting) to send to District 51 elementary and middle schools.

The supplies will be given to students in need, while supplies last.

The annual fundraiser also gathers monetary donations for District 51 high schools, who use the funding to purchase supplies specifically for high school students, who have a unique set of needs for a wide variety of classes. This year, $6,800 was raised, marking the largest total monetary donation in the history of the program.

Each high school will be receiving $1,360, which will be used to purchase supplies specific to high school students. Major donors included Community Hospital’s Grand Valley Pediatrics, the D51 Foundation, the Credit Union of Colorado and Veritas Law.

“Stuff the Bus is about more than school supplies. It is about showing our students that their community believes in them. Townsquare Media extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered or helped spread the word. Together, we have made a meaningful difference for our local students and educators,” said Natalie Redding, digital solutions director of Townsquare Media.