Helping Us Give School Supplies

Become a HUGSS Sponsor

Community sponsors make this event possible. Your organization can support in several ways: 

Make an Online Donation Here

Donate new supplies 

Backpacks, paper, pencils, erasers, and more

Make a donation 

Monetary and in-kind contributions welcome

Contact Us

Your support helps ASD students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we can make a difference in thousands of young lives.

For questions about sponsorship, volunteering, or the school supply list, please contact: hugss@asdk12.org

To ensure recognition, we kindly ask for a response on or before May 31, 2026. However, we will accept donations from April 1, 2026 until July 31, 2026.

Nearly 3,000 students from 90 different Anchorage School District schools received backpacks and supplies at the 2025 HUGSS event—reaching students in 99% of schools and making a tangible impact across the district.

Demographic Highlights:

• ​​Families served: 1,379

• Children served: 3,526

• Gender: 52% female | 48% male

• Grade Levels:

  • PreK–5: 1,928

  • 6th–8th: 797

  • 9th–12th: 746

• Ethnic Backgrounds:

  • Alaska Native: 613

  • Asian: 451

  • Black: 220

  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 475

  • Hispanic: 212

  • Multi-Ethnic: 745

  • Native American: 33

  • White: 448

Be part of something meaningful! Volunteers help with event set-up, backpack distribution, and clean-up. 

Sign Up to Volunteer

Volunteer Shifts:

• Morning Setup: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

• Midday Support: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

• Evening Crew: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Transportation

Transportation Schedule

Download the Schedule

Registration

Pre-k/Kinder enrollment will be available during this event.

Learn more about enrollment here

Get Involved

Sponsor Request Letter