Stuff the Bus: NE Ohio Businesses Come Together for Local Students

by J&J on August 21, 2026

A backpack, a notebook, a box of pencils - small things can make a big difference when a student heads back to school.

That's the idea behind Stuff the Bus, a community school-supply donation drive happening September 10 from 3–7 p.m., bringing local businesses and community members together to help make sure students have the supplies they need.

And this isn't your ordinary school-supply drive.

With BBQ, blackjack, business networking, free haircuts, acupuncture, raffle prizes, and plenty more happening throughout the event, Stuff the Bus is turning an important cause into an afternoon of community, connection, and fun.

🚌 The Goal: Stuff That Bus

At the center of the event is a simple mission: collect school supplies for students who need them.

Starting a new school year should be exciting. But for some families, buying everything on a school-supply list can create an additional financial burden.

Stuff the Bus gives businesses and individuals an easy way to help.

Bring school supplies, show up for the community, and help fill that bus.

Sometimes making a difference really can be that simple.

🤝 More Than 100 Local Businesses Getting Involved

One of the most impressive parts of Stuff the Bus is the amount of support coming from the local business community.

The event highlights involvement from more than 100 businesses, including businesses providing raffle prizes and participating in the day's activities.

That creates an opportunity to do some good while also meeting other people who live, work, and do business throughout Northeast Ohio.

It's community networking with a much bigger purpose behind it.

🍖 BBQ, Blackjack and Plenty More

Stuff the Bus isn't just a place to drop off some notebooks and head home.

There's plenty happening throughout the afternoon, including:

• BBQ
• Blackjack
• Business networking
• Free haircuts
• Acupuncture
• Raffle prizes
• Activities and offerings from participating businesses

The goal is to create an event people genuinely want to attend while using that energy to support local students.

💙 Why J&J Loves Events Like This

At J&J Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, we believe being a local company means being part of the community - not simply working in it.

That's why we love seeing Northeast Ohio businesses come together behind causes that directly benefit local families.

When dozens of organizations each contribute a little time, energy, or resources, the impact can become much bigger than anything one company could accomplish alone.

That's what community is all about.

📚 Come Help Stuff the Bus

Mark your calendar for September 10 from 3–7 p.m.

Come meet local businesses. Enjoy some BBQ. Check out everything happening at the event. And most importantly, bring some school supplies and help Stuff the Bus for local students.

Get tickets HERE.

A few supplies from each of us can add up to a whole lot of help.