You can be a HERO to a Student in Need.

PEP needs you to help this holiday season by donating or collecting items to support students in need!

Make this holiday season matter:

Below are the 3 most impactful opportunities for you, your group, business, church, or organization to support PCSS Students this holiday season:

This year, Student Needs are at an all-time high.. with over 500 homeless students and 800 students experiencing food insecurity in the PCSS, we have seen a significant rise in student needs requests this year. Giving to PEP this Holiday Season will provide hope to students in need.

SUPPORT PEP BY GIVING

HOST A NEEDS DRIVE

HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE:

Our annual holiday food drive begins during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week on November 17th. We need:

Snacks and Pantry list items in our needs guide

CLOTHING DRIVE:

Clothing for children and teens in the guide

Undergarments (children sizes- adult medium)

Sweatshirts and Coats for elementary and middle

PUBLIC Drop-off locations for needs:

SmartBank (FOOD)
Wilson Bank and Trust (FOOD)

Eye Centers of TN (CLOTHING)

The PCSS Family Resource Center works diligently to ensure that all students and families in need can have gifts this holiday season. If your businesses or groups can adopt 5+ students and support them this holiday season, email them to learn the next steps. (All items must be turned in by Dec. 14th)

SPONSOR CHRISTMAS FOR PCSS STUDENTS

  • Find out what we need

    Teachers and schools must have more than just classroom supplies to meet students’ needs. The PEP Foundation compiled this comprehensive list for those who want to help but don't know where to start!

    SEE OUR NEEDS GUIDE

  • Download the Drive Guide

    Whether you want to host a group drive or, want to make your special occasion matter, collecting needs for local students, care closets, and resource centers is easy with our Drive Guide!

    COMING SOON

  • Become a Partner!

    Are you ready to get started collecting items for students in need? We can't wait to meet you and enlist you as a partner or drop-off location!

    Contact us to learn how to get started!

    CONTACT US