I feel bad for the parents, too. I'm sure not all of the children are really able to bring all of the items requested. I feel bad for the schools, also. Many of them are having their funding cut to the bare bones trying to save tax dollars. Some school districts have had terrible cuts. Teachers often have to pay for supplies out of their own pockets. I'm sure they are grateful to those who can send extras. In our area there are drives to collect school supplies for those who can't afford them. I think they are distributed by Salvation Army here. It was always a fun time in our house when everyone got their new stuff and the kids loved sorting and organizing their new things. We were a lucky family.