What is Operation Wildcat?
We are a 501C3 that works with the Mechanicsburg Area School District administration, staff and community to pool resources to help our local students, families and staff in need – on an on-going basis.
What is Project Back to School?
We collect the below items for district students in need, distributed in prefilled backpacks at start of school year and available through out the school year as needed.
What Items are Needed?
Back to School Supplies (new):
Backpacks for high schoolers
Colored pencils
Composition books
Crayons
Earbuds
Erasers
Folders
Glue sticks
Highlighters
Index cards
Notebook paper
Pencil boxes/cases
Pencil sharpeners
Personal Items (new):
Brushes and combs
Chapstick
Shampoo and conditioner
Dry shampoo
Deodorant
Ponytail holders
Razors and shaving cream
Soap
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Underwear
Wet Ones wipes
Calculators (new or gently used):
Texas Instrument 34 or 83 models
Books (new or gently used)
All grade levels
Gift cards to Giant, Wal-Mart and Target
For more information on Operation Wildcat or to get involved, please go to our website, operationwildcat.org, visit our Facebook page, or contact Leslie Collins (717-795-7372, operationwildcatmasd@gmail.com).