Pack the Bus 2026 

 

Ramblin Rose - planting confidence, growing futures.

 

Pack the Bus
Sponsored by Catholic Charities

with

97 9 X F M, 1 0 2 3 K J Country, and Premier Broadcasting

 

July 2, 2026 | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Premier Broadcasting – 206 S. Willow St., Effingham

Help us collect school supplies and clothing for local K-12 students.

Listen for details and check out 979XFM.com and KJCountry.com for more information on the school supplies that are needed to help area children be prepared for school!

School Supplies Needed

* = Greatest Needs

  • Backpacks *
  • Pencils
  • Crayons
  • Pink Erasers
  • Pocket Folders
  • Bottles of Glue *
  • Glue Sticks *
  • Spiral Notebooks (1-5 Subjects) *
  • Pencil Cases / Pouches *
  • Scissors
  • Red Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Colored Pencils
  • Rulers
  • Black & Blue Pens
  • Composition Books
  • Index Cards *
  • Wide Ruled Filler Paper

 

Effingam Catholic Charities Diocese of Springfield in Illinois

Ramblin’ Rose offers FREE basic school supplies and clothing items for children K-12 in need within Clark, Crawford, Cumberland, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, and Shelby counties.

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