Stung by inflation, parents flock to back-to-school community ‘supply drives’ for notebooks, pens and clothing

Attendance at back-to-school drives increased by 168% this year compared to pre-pandemic levels, a new report finds.

More parents have turned to supply drives — where the community comes together to donate clothes, notebooks and pens for their children — ahead of the forthcoming school year.

The number of people showing up for back-to-school supply drives increased by 168% in the first seven months of 2022 compared to the pre-pandemic levels in 2019, according to Eventbrite. That marked an increase of 1,135% from the previous year. Parents reported stress and anxiety during the back-to-school season as prices soar for rent, food, clothes and gasoline. This single mom previously told MarketWatch that even discounted clothes on sale were not affordable and turned to dollar stores for stationeries.

“Families are especially hard hit by inflation, and back-to-school shopping represents a significant cost on top of everyday expenses,” Seiden said in the report.

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