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Since 2016, Student Success Stores have operated free and anonymous spaces for students to shop right inside their school. The stores stock items such as food, clothes, school supplies, and hygiene products. By providing students with the basic essentials, Student Success Stores helps ensure each child starts the school day healthy, confident and ready to learn. 

Join Besa and Student Success Stores to provide local students with basic essentials to help them thrive in school. As a volunteer, you'll organize the Student Success Store Warehouse, which may include: sorting donations, counting and organizing products, and fulfilling school orders. 

Face masks are required to be worn at all times. Social distancing will be observed. Masks and gloves are available upon request. No client interaction will take place during this volunteer event. 

The health and safety of volunteers is a priority. If you are sick, over the age of 60, or have a chronic health condition, it is in your best interest to stay home. Click here for more information about COVID-19.

• A lead volunteer from Student Success Stores will provide an overview.

• 12 is the minimum age required and all minors must be accompanied by an adult.

• Comfortable clothing and shoes are encouraged.

• Parking is available in the surface lot.

• This event is ADA accessible. 

• Court-appointed volunteering: At this time, we can not accept court-appointed requests.

Student Success Stores could use the following donations to support the students in Columbus City Schools. If you’d like to donate any of these items, please bring them with you when you volunteer and notify your Besa Volunteer Leader.

• Non-perishable food items (pasta sauce, ramen noodles, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables, canned meat, etc.)

• Shampoo and conditioner (especially for curly hair)
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Body wash
• Men's and women's deodorant
• Feminine hygiene products 
• Winter clothes (coats, hat, gloves)
• Socks
• Underwear
• Toilet paper
• School supplies 

Click here for more information about Student Success Stores and the amazing work they do.