Alternate Ways to Give

In July of each year, we hold a back-to-school drive called Start Smart Education Essentials. Supplies, including backpacks and uniforms, are personalized for each student so they can begin the school-year prepared for their unique school assignments. To help a specific student, email christina@psmlakeland.org for an assignment. To shop our Amazon wish list, click here. 

For 2023, deliver items by July 28 to 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801.

To give online, visit psmlakeland.org/startsmart.

Questions or to schedule pick-up, call (863) 682-4544.

We can always use school supplies throughout the year because backpacks wear out, and we utilize a bank of supplies for homework and school projects. Take a look at the next section for our year-round school supply list.

More than 100 children are offered 800+ hours of academic support year round. That requires a lot of supplies be kept on hand at PSM. Help parents, schools, teachers, and students be prepared by hosting a drive anytime to refresh our supplies OR watch the website in July for the annual, personalized drive (Start Smart Education Essentials) for each student which provides backpacks filled with custom supplies and two new sets of uniforms.

YEAR-ROUND SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST

• Backpacks (individual styles/colors & clear)
• Pencils
• Pens
• Markers
• Colored pencils
• Highlighters
• Glue sticks
• Notebook paper
• Binders (1-inch)
• Tab dividers
• Small poster boards
• Kindergarten writing paper
• Wired earbuds (not wireless or Bluetooth)
• Tissues
• Hand sanitizer/Lysol wipes/hand wipes

Deliver to 719 N Massachusetts Ave, Lakeland, FL 33801. Questions or to schedule pick-up, call (863) 682-4544.

Please help expand palates, teach portion control, and build healthy bodies by donating to our year-round healthy snack drive. Healthy snacks are served in our Academic Enrichment Program daily. We collect individually packaged snacks in increments of 50-100 servings. See a list of healthy snack ideas below or view wish list here. 

Contact Hannah Scruggs at (863) 682-4544 or volunteer@psmlakeland.org to arrange timing and delivery of snacks.

HEALTHY SNACKS IDEAS

• Animal crackers
• Apples
• Bananas
• Carrots
• Cheez-Its
• Chex Mix
• Granola bars
• Mozzarella cheese sticks
• Oranges and/or Cuties
• Popcorn
• Portable yogurt
• Pretzels
• Small packages of peanuts
• Small packages of trail mix

Shop our wish list below for the annual Neighborhood Christmas Store!

CHRISTMAS STORE WISH LIST

• Teen bedroom accessories/décor: pillows, lamps, wall art, etc.
• Teen make-up, nail polish
• Teen cologne/perfume
• Teen fitness equipment
• Electronic phone accessories: speakers, chargers, etc.
• Art supplies for children & teens
• Jewelry for children & teens
• Lotion and hair accessories for children & teens
• Purses and wallets for children & teens
• Dolls/Barbie dolls (Black, Hispanic)
• Footballs, basketballs, kickballs
• Educational toys, games, and puzzles
• Skateboards
• Baby/infant toys
• Preschool toys
• Funds to buy wheeled items
• LEGO toys of all sizes
• Preschool dress-up/role playing outfits/supplies
• Christmas wrapping supplies: gift bags and bike bags (all sizes from small to large), tape, bows, scissors, gift tags, and wrapping paper

Appreciated stocks. Mandatory distributions from IRAs. Estate planning. Employer matches. We have been blessed by all these channels of generosity. For more information, email Sarah Breed at sarah@psmlakeland.org or call (863) 682-4544.

Parker Street Ministries, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity. Deductibility should be determined by your tax advisor.