About the Event

Ready, Set, School! is a shop-free school supply event supporting local St. Louis students and families. Our goal is to ensure every child walks into the first day of school prepared, confident, and ready to learn.


August 8, 2026 | Bangert Park in Florissant, MO


For full event details, click below.

EVENT DETAILS

How You Can Help

There are several ways to get involved—choose the option that works best for you. You can contribute through monetary sponsorships, donate new school supplies, or partner with us as a drop-off location. Every contribution helps ensure local students have the tools they need to start the school year prepared and confident.

Monetary Sponsorships

Donate School Supplies

Become a Drop-Off Location

Explore Ways to Get Involved

No matter how you choose to contribute, your support makes a direct impact on students in our community. Learn more about each option below and how to get started.

Monetary Sponsorships

Financial contributions directly support the purchase of school supplies for the event. These funds allow us to fill gaps, purchase high-need items like backpacks, and ensure we can serve as many students as possible.


View sponsorship tiers below to explore impact levels, or contact us below to become a sponsor.

Donate School Supplies

We are collecting new school supplies through July 24th to distribute at the event.


Explore the sponsorship tiers further down to see how in-kind donations correspond to sponsorship levels and benefits, or view the supply list and drop-off locations (coming soon) below.

Donate School Supplies

We are collecting new school supplies through July 24th to distribute at the event.


Explore the sponsorship tiers below to see how in-kind donations correspond to sponsorship levels and benefits, or view the supply list and drop-off locations.

Become a Drop-Off Location

Local businesses can partner with us by serving as official donation drop-off sites. We provide a collection box and promotional materials—you simply provide a visible space for the community to contribute.


Support local students while engaging with your customers in a meaningful way.


Reach out below to become an official drop-off location.

Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

Sponsorships may be fulfilled through monetary or in-kind contributions of school supplies, with tiers based on estimated value. Each level includes corresponding benefits and recognition, outlined below. We’re happy to help determine your level, and receipts are available for all contributions.

Bronze

<$100

  • Recognition on official event sponsor signage
  • Inclusion in sponsor recognition posts on social media

Silver

$100-$199

  • All Bronze-level benefits
  • Elevated logo placement on official event sponsor signage
  • Featured social media spotlight highlighting your business

Gold

$200-$399

  • All Silver-level benefits
  • Opportunity to provide promotional materials for event attendees
  • Featured sponsor recognition on the event webpage

Platinum

$400+

  • All Gold-level benefits
  • Logo placement on event marketing materials
  • On-site exhibitor space to engage with attendees

Be Part of Ready, Set, School!

Join us in supporting local students this school year. Submit the form below and we’ll connect with you to coordinate your sponsorship, donation, or partnership.

RSS Sponsorship Interest