Operation Wildcat Project Back to School

What is Operation Wildcat?

We are a 501(c)(3) organization 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 the school year and available throughout 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

  • Markers

  • Notebook paper

  • Notebooks

  • Pencils

Personal Items (new):

  • Brushes

  • Chapstick

  • Shampoo and conditioner

  • Deodorant

  • Dry shampoo

  • Ponytail holders

  • Razors and shaving cream

  • Soap

  • Toothbrushes and toothpaste

  • Underwear

Calculators (new or gently used):

  • Texas Instrument 34 or 83 models

Books (new or gently used)

  • All grade levels

Gift cards to Giant, Grocery Outlet, 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).