Operation School Bell provides far more than just a new wardrobe. It allows schoolchildren to fit in better with their peers and empowers them to reach their potential.

 We provide new school clothes to kids in need.

For some children, this will be the first time they have had a new pair of shoes, a warm coat, or a toothbrush of their very own. Now, they truly feel like they fit in with the other kids.

Kids are given the confidence to succeed.

New clothing has the potential to boost self-esteem, encourage school attendance, and improve academic performance.

Operation School Bell provides new school clothes, shoes, backpacks, school supplies, reading books and hygiene kits to children and teens in need, as recommended by school districts.

Community and School Partners

Operation School Bell has been providing new school clothes to homeless and economically disadvantaged school children since 1966, serving over 53,000 children since its inception. Last year, these services were provided to over 2200 children from Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade and some college students.

Currently, Operation School Bell serves nine Riverside County school districts: Alvord, Corona-Norco, Jurupa, Moreno Valley, Nuview, Perris Elementary, Perris Union High School, Riverside, and Val Verde. The program also partners with California School for the Deaf, Guardian Scholars (aged-out foster children at UCR), Sherman Indian Institute, and students from the Inspire Life Skills programs at Riverside City College and UC Riverside.

Schools participating in Operation School Bell manage applications for the Operation School Bell Program.

Please contact your school to see if your child qualifies for Operation School Bell.

The extraordinary support from JCPenney stores in Riverside and Moreno Valley, and Target in Corona, helps us provide students necessary clothing to help them be successful. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of children in Greater Riverside.