The Women in the Legal Profession Section (WILP) has organized a "Back-to-School Drive" for students attending St. Louis Public Schools. Donations are being accepted at BAMSL's Bar Center from now until Aug. 18. Interested donors can give to elementary students as well as students who are currently without a permanent address. All items being collected are listed below:

ELEMENTARY STUDENTS

• PPE – Masks, Gloves (S/M), Disinfectant Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Paper Towels
• 3-ring binders
• Spiral notebooks/composition (wide ruled)
• Pocket folders
• Crayons
• Packages of markers
• Scissors (blunt tip)
• Glue sticks
• #2 pencils
• Highlighters (different colors)
• 12"/30cm ruler
• Black/Blue pens
• Graph paper
• Boxes of tissue
• Hand Lotion

Fall/Winter Clothing

• Socks
• Gloves/Mittens
• Hats/Beanies
• Scarves
• Sweatshirts/Hoodies
• Jackets/Winter Coats

STUDENTS-IN-TRANSITION

Clothing

• Clothing, socks, shoes  
• Underclothes (t-shirts, drawls)
• Uniform pants (Black, Blue, Khaki)
• Uniform shirts 
• Belts
• Coats

Personal Care

• Non-allergenic soap/liquid & bar
• Deodorant
• Lotion, Vaseline
• Shampoo & conditioner, haircare products
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash
• Female sanitary products
• Hand Sanitizer
• Shaving kits, disposable razors
• Kleenex/handkerchiefs

Household Items

• Air mattresses
• Linens/comforters/blankets/pillows
• Fans, heaters
• Luggage
• Laundry detergent/pods (non-allergenic)
• Towels (kitchen/bath)
• Wipes, cleaning supplies, dish Detergent

School Supplies

• Book bag
• Paper (college and wide rule)
• Scientific calculators 
• Composition notebook, 
• 3 and 5 subject notebooks
• 1 ½ and 2 inch binders, 3 ring folders
• Washable markers
• Pencils
• Colored pencils
• Black and Blue ink pens
• Eraser
• Highlighter
• Glue stick
• Sticky note
• Laptop
• iPad
• Wipes 
• Paper towels
• Hand sanitizer

College Readiness Kit

• Twin bedding (sheets), Comforter, Pillows
• Dishes 
• Utensils
• Pots/pans
• Dorm size microwave
• Dorm size refrigerator
• Desk lamp
• Light Bulbs
• Alarm Clock
• Hangers
• Non-perishable food items
• Flashlight w/batteries
• School supplies w/book bag
• Laundry detergent
• Umbrella
• Cleaning supplies
• Paper Towels
• Toiletries
• Shower curtain
• Curtain liner
• Bathroom rug
• Laptop

The Students-In-Transition list supports the approximate 20% of SLPS system students who do not have a permanent address and are either homeless or in foster care.