Young kids in a school classroom

Greater School Supplies Drive

Greater Nevada Credit Union’s members, employees, and other supporters unite each summer to collect and donate new school supplies to help local students start the new school year on the right foot. This collective effort highlights our passion for our kids’ educational success.

The 2024 donation period is open now through Friday, Aug. 2, at all GNCU branches!

School supplies

Helping Nevada’s Students, Teachers, and Schools

Many students lack the necessary supplies to succeed in the classroom, and teachers often use personal funds to purchase them. According to the National Education Alliance, teachers across the country spend between $500 and $750 out-of-pocket to subsidize their classrooms, and inflation has caused the prices of school supplies to increase nearly 24% within the past two years.

Since launching in 2021 and measuring with a standard shopping cart, GNCU’s Greater School Supplies Drive has collected and donated a significant amount of supplies over the years!

  • 2023: 22 shopping carts full of supplies donated
  • 2022: 17 shopping carts full of supplies donated
  • 2021: 15 shopping carts full of supplies donated

Ready to Help Make a Difference?

Items collected will be donated to the following organizations and schools in need based on the GNCU branch or Greater Nevada Mortgage office location.

GNCU South Reno, Northwest Reno, University, Golden Valley, Spanish Springs, and Vista branches | GNM Reno office

GNCU Eagle Station and North Carson branches

GNCU Minden branch

GNCU Dayton branch

GNCU Fernley branch

GNCU Elko branch

GNCU West Wendover branch

GNCU Ely branch

School & Hygiene Items Needed (New Only)

  • Rulers
  • Carpet squares
  • Scissors
  • Highlighters
  • Hand-held calculators
  • Post-it notes
  • Markers
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Magnets
  • Colored pencils
  • Paintbrushes
  • Decorations
  • Glue sticks
  • Notebooks
  • Paper (construction, lined, colored, etc.)
  • Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, deodorant, etc.)

Providing Monetary Support

GNCU encourages donations to the following community organizations supporting the region’s schools and students.