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2025 School Supply Drive – Supporting Local Teachers and Students
Help Us Fill Classrooms with Essential Supplies
The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s Office is proud to partner with the Hillsborough Education Foundation’s Teaching Tools Resource Center for our annual school supply drive. This community initiative helps ensure that local teachers have the resources they need to create engaging learning environments for our students.
About the Teaching Tools Resource Center
The Teaching Tools Resource Center serves as a free resource hub for Hillsborough County educators. Teachers can visit the center twice per semester to “shop” for essential classroom supplies, materials for special projects, and items for students in need. Your donations directly support teachers in our community who often use their own funds to supply their classrooms.
Collection Details
Collection Period: July 1-31, 2025
Drop-off Locations: All Hillsborough County Tax Collector office locations during regular business hours
Visit our locations webpage for addresses and hours
Most Needed Items
To maximize the impact of your donation, consider contributing these high-priority supplies:
Student Essentials:
- Backpacks
- Composition books
- Spiral notebooks
- Pencils and mechanical pencils
- Colored pencils (12 count)
- Crayons (24 count)
- Erasers (cap and pink)
Classroom Organization:
- Binders (1 & 2 inch)
- Pocket folders
- Pencil boxes
- Index cards
Learning Materials:
- Notebook/filler paper
- Copy paper, construction paper, graph paper
- Glue bottles and glue sticks
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Pencil sharpeners
Teaching Tools:
- Markers (dry erase and washable)
- Highlighters
Making a Difference
Every donation, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference in a local classroom. Last year, our drive helped stock the Teaching Tools Resource Center with thousands of supplies that directly benefited Hillsborough County students and teachers.
How to Participate
Simply bring your donations to any of our office locations during the month of July. Our staff will be happy to accept your contributions and ensure they reach the Teaching Tools Resource Center.
Thank you for helping us support education in Hillsborough County!
During our 2025 school supply drive, we collected 34,221 school supplies for the Hillsborough Education Foundation Teaching Tools Resource Center. Thank you to all who donated and contributed to making this drive a success!