Helping students start the school year strong
Our Supplies4Students program plays a vital role in ensuring students across Oxford County (Thames Valley District School Board, London Catholic District School Board, and Conseil scolaire catholique Providence) start the school year equipped and confident. With the rising costs of food, rent, gas, and other essentials, many families in our community are finding it harder than ever to make ends meet. This program provides registered families with $50 gift cards, distributed by their schools, to either Giant Tiger, Dollarama, or Staples, so they can shop locally and purchase exactly what their child needs. This approach ensures dignity, flexibility, and support for our local economy.
Register Today
Register for our Supplies4Students program today to receive your $50 gift card in the first week of school. Please note that students must attend a publicly funded school in Oxford County. Other conditions may apply, as noted on the form.
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Fast Facts
- 18,097 children and youth received support through a United Way Oxford-funded program.
- About 73% of families plan to spend more than $50 for back-to-school shopping.
- The price of school supplies has risen by 28% in the past 10 years.
- Last year, we helped 1,382 students through our Supplies4Students campaign.
- On average, each Canadian shopper spends $305 per child for back-to-school shopping.
