Helping Students Start Strong
We’re gearing up for another impactful season of fundraising to support school readiness for local children.
Fill the Canoe is supported by Red Canoe Credit Union and the Red Canoe Foundation.
Community Impact
Fill the Canoe supports students by providing essential school supplies through community donations. It’s a simple way to give back and make a big difference in local education.
$72,589
Raised in 2024
$584,050
School Supplies and Monetary Donations Since 2007
286,971
Pounds of School Supplies Matched to Date
18
Years of
Filling the Canoe
Rooted in the Communities We Serve
From Cowlitz County, and communities across Puget Sound, to Albany, Oregon, Red Canoe is proud to support the students and schools that make our communities shine.
Whether you donate in a branch or online, your support helps local kids start the school year confident and ready to learn.
Together, we’re filling more than backpacks - we’re filling classrooms with possibilities.
Ways to Give
There are so many ways to support Fill the Canoe. Whether you donate school supplies, contribute money, or host a collection drive, every bit helps students start the school year ready to learn. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
Our Partners
Make a Bigger Impact.
Partner With Us!
Support our cause by organizing a school supply drive with your business, service club, or community group. Together, we can help students thrive.
The Red Canoe Foundation will match¹ your donations, doubling the impact you make.
Looking to receive supplies for your child? Please reach out directly to one of our distribution partners listed on the Donate page.