Donations will be accepted June 29 through July 10, 2026, at Stow City Hall, 3760 Darrow Rd., and additional collection sites throughout the community.  A complete list of participating businesses and donation locations can be found on the City of Stow Helping Hands website.

Community members are encouraged to donate new or high-quality, gently used, clean items suitable for school-aged children and teens.  These donations will help local families prepare for the upcoming school year and ensure students have access to essential items.  Most needed items for children ages 5 - 18 years include school clothing, shoes, boots, coats, jackets, hats, gloves, and spirit wear.

"Stow's Helping Hands continues to make a meaningful difference for local families through the generosity of our community," said Mayor John Pribonic.  "Every donation helps ensure children are ready to start the school year feeling confident and prepared."

The collected items will be distributed during the Back-to-School Clothing Distribution Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9 AM - 2 PM at the Stow Community & Senior Center, 5344 Fishcreek Rd.  Children are asked to bring a reusable or large paper bag to fill at the event.