HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department raised more than $55,000 during its 2025 School Supply Drive to benefit students across Reno County.
Now in its seventh year, the annual drive brought in $55,757.43 in donations, which will help provide essential school supplies to students in need across 34 schools—including public, private, and alternative learning institutions in USD 308, 309, 310, 311, 312 and 313.
In partnership with local teachers, HFD identifies the most pressing classroom needs ahead of the school year. Firefighters then collect donated items at entrances to school supply stores around Hutchinson. Once collected, the items are sorted, boxed, and delivered directly to schools, where teachers distribute them to students throughout the year.
The department emphasized that the donation process has been refined over several years to ensure transparency and accountability.
Corporate sponsors included Allen Samuels Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Hutchinson, RCB Bank, Home Depot, Lowe’s and KMS LC. Distribution of supplies is scheduled for Aug. 6-7.
