Receiving School Supply Assistance
Hastings Family Service helps families living in Independent School District 200 who need assistance with the cost of school supplies.
Scheduling for School Supply Assistance for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Monday, August 4.
School Supply distribution will take place August 19 - 22, 2025. Call Hastings Family Service at 651-437-7134 on or after August 4 to make an appointment.
To receive school supplies, the parent or guardian is required to show a picture ID and a current piece of mail postmarked within two weeks or a current utility bill. They must also have knowledge of income and expenses for the household. For each child receiving supplies, proof of enrollment in school is required. If a child is attending school outside of ISD 200, the proof of enrollment MUST show a home address within our service area.
Supporting School Supply Assistance
Hastings Family Service welcomes your donation of new school supply items! To share a gift online, please use the button below.
Drives for new school supplies generally take place during July and early August. If you would like to host a drive at your business or organization, please contact Director of Philanthropy, Dawn Marie Vihrachoff at 651-437-7134.
Please check back as the most-needed items list changes based on donations received.
Most Needed School Supplies:
- Backpacks for high school students
- 2" 3-ring view binders
- 2" D-ring view binders
- 3-ring dividers (8 or 10 tab sets)
- 3-ring sheet protectors
- Sharpie markers (black, both fine and chisel tip)
- Highlighters
- Headphones (over the ear, wired)
- TI-30XS Calculators
List updated July 9, 2025
Donations may be dropped off at the HFS Donation Center at 301 2nd St. E, Hastings, Tuesday - Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. or Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please drop donations off by Friday, August 8 at 3 p.m.
