Register for FREE School Supplies in Watertown
The Watertown Shared Community Mission Group will again offer free school supplies for families in need for the 2026-27 school year. School supplies distribution will take place Aug. 10-12 at the St. Henry Parish Center, 300 E. Cady St. PLEASE NOTE: FAMILIES MUST PRE-REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE. Registration locations are listed on the flyer below. Registration is open July 20-July 31.
Donations Sought:
Last year, the Shared Mission Group provided free school supplies to 450 students. The organization is seeking monetary donations and donations of school supplies to support this year's program. They are collecting backpacks, simple 4-function calculators, crayons, glue sticks, pens, index cards, folders, and more. Items in short supply include washable markers, highlighters, one- and two-inch binders, and sticky notes.
SOS school supply collection boxes and/or donation jars will be located at Bradow Jewelers, Ad-Tech, Johnsonville, Glory Global, Clasen Quality Chocolates, Bank of Lake Mills, YMCA and Ehlinger Center, Sweet Talkin' Treats, Watertown Bowl 18, and PJ's Pizza. To provide financial support, please make checks payable to the Shared Community Mission Group: SOS and mail or drop off at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 413 S. Second St., Watertown, WI 53094.