School  Supply Store

How it works!

Low-income families can receive a voucher to purchase a backpack and a complete school supply list for their student for just $8.00 at the Galveston Urban Ministries School Supply Store. Supply lists are based on each student’s actual school requirements. This approach reflects Galveston Urban Ministries’ philosophy that offering discounted, not free—items allows parents to participate in providing for their families while shopping with dignity. Proceeds from the store go directly toward restocking supplies, ensuring continued support for local families.

Here’s how you can help!

1. Donate NEW school supplies - drop off items by Friday July 25th to the GUM Office between Monday- Thursday, 9am-12pm at 3727 Ball St. Galveston, TX 77550

2. Donate Online via our website - click HERE, then under “Please direct my donation to” select “School Supply Store” and we will do the shopping for you!

3. Share our social media posts to help spread the word!

Needs List

 

Character Backpacks: Variety for pre-k through 12th grade. Character backpacks are greatly loved!*

Composition Books*

Folders with Brads*

Plastic Pencil Box

Pencil bag with grommets

24ct Crayons

8ct and 10ct Markers

Pencils

Pencil Sharpeners

Blunt Scissors

Sharp Scissors

Glue Sticks

5 tab dividers

8ct and 12ct Colored Pencils

3 Subject spiral notebooks

Index Cards

 

Store Info

 

Sign-Up to Shop:

Jul. 21st – Jul. 25th (In Person)

10AM-1PM /

2PM-6PM

3727 Ball St. (GUM Office Building)

School Supply Store Event Date:

Saturday Aug. 2, 2025

10AM– 6PM 

 3818 Ball St. (Blue Church Building)

 

*All school supplies will be $8.00. This includes the complete school supply list from your student’s school and a Backpack of your choice. Everything else should be the same

*Cash only

*Must sign up to attend the store

*Open to Galveston residents only

*Please bring proof of Galveston residency (ID/water bill) to sign up, along with proof of child guardianship

Fore more info contact:

409-497-2460

yvette@gumtx.org