Back to School Clothing Drive underway in City for students in Richland District One and Two

Crysty Vaughan,

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–You can help students get a head start on the next school year.

The City of Columbia is partnering with EMS CLOSET for the “On the Right Foot: Back-to-School Clothing Drive” for students in Richland School Districts One and Two.
The goal is to provide 400 students with essential clothes, shoes, and personal care items before school starts.

Donations will be accepted through August 2, 2025.

 

How You Can Help:

  • Donate new clothing or supplies
  • Become a drop-off location partner
  • Make a financial contribution to help meet remaining needs
  • Share this initiative with your networks

 

Donations Accepted: June 2, 2025 – August 2, 2025

Donation drop-off locations:

  • *Richland County Sherriff’s Department: 5623 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223
  • Palmetto Yoga & Wellness:111 Sparkleberry Crossing Rd., Columbia, SC, 29229
  • CBD Pharmacy of Columbia: 3407 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church: 2827 Wheat St., Columbia, SC (Open 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)
  • City Hall – City of Columbia: 1737 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Family Promise of the Midlands: 1333 Omarest Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 (Open 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday)

 

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