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Equip our Educators
Our teachers are superheroes, and it's our mission to build a strong, supportive community around them.
In 2024 and 2025, Chico Striders proudly hosted its first annual back to school fundraiser to support our dedicated teachers. Each year, our teachers spend their own money to meet the needs of their classrooms. We partnered with InterWest Insurance, which generously matched donations from their staff. We were also grateful for the support from Bean Counting Firm and Upper Crust Bakery. Together, we raised over $7,000 in supplies, directly benefiting over 40 teachers and several local elementary and middle schools.
Support the 2026 Fundraiser
Teacher General Supply Wish List
Fundraiser will run from July 1st to August 3rd.
Donations can be delivered to:
InterWest Insurance
1357 East Lassen Ave
Chico, Ca 95973
Elementary School
Colored Markers
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Post-It Notes All Sizes
Scotch Tape
Pipe Cleaners
Pony Beads
Kleenex
Antibacterial Wipes
Baby Wipes
Ziplock Bags - All Sizes
Mr. Clean Magic Erasers
Dry Erase Markers
#2 Pencils
Erasers
Highlighters
Children’s Scissors
Lined White Paper
Middle School & High School
Ticonderoga #2 pencils
Black & blue pens
Mechanical pencils
Colored pencils
Expo white board markers
Index cards
Graph paper
Composition books
Spiral notebooks
Highlighters
Assorted Color Pocket folders
Sticky notes - All Sizes
assorted colors ear buds
Hand sanitizer
Kleenex
Antibacterial wipes
Pink eraser
Scotch tape
Are you a teacher looking for support?
Are you a teacher spending your own money for school supplies, or a school that could use extra support? We're working to compile a list of teachers and schools ahead of the 2026-2027 school year to kickstart our fundraising efforts sooner. Please take a moment to fill out the contact form below to join our supply drive list.
Do you work for or own a business that would like to get involved?
We'll provide your business with a set number of teachers and their wish lists, so your staff can get directly involved in fulfilling their classroom needs. It's a fantastic way to support education, give back to the community, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our educators and students. Together, we can ensure a great start to the school year!
Our Back to School Sponsors
