Operation School Bell – dressing children in need Pre-K to 12th grade in Irvine Schools

Only children of families enrolled in the Irvine Unified School District may be approved for our Irvine program
(school enrollment for each child is verified)

Your Family Income must be within our income chart for Household Size to participate in Operation School Bell

This CONFIDENTIAL APPLICATION provides information for ONLY Assistance League of Irvine

No names, family information, addresses, or phone #s are provided to government organizations

Household Size
Extremely-Low
Low
Moderate
1
$35,550
$59,250
$94,750
2
$40,600
$67,700
$108,300
3
$45,700
$76,150
$121,850
4
$50,750
$84,600
$135,350
5
$54,850
$91,400
$146,200
6
$58,900
$98,150
$157,050
7
$62,950
$104,950
$167,850
8
$67,000
$111,700
$178,700

IUSD School Enrollment Verification is required. When requested, Applicant please forward IUSD Parent Portal Aeries system Enrollment Page with child/children School and Grade.

Income documents are required prior to approval of your Operation School Bell Application

  • If EMPLOYED, applicant must provide 3 MOST RECENT PAY STUBS, in DATE ORDER, for SELF and Each Wage Earner 18 years or older living in the household
  • If UNEMPLOYED, and receiving Unemployment, SSI / SSA / EDD, CalWorks, or Support Checks, applicant must provide copy of government document for each wage earner 18 years of age or older
  • If UNEMPLOYED, and not receiving State supplemental income, applicant must provide ONE (1) of the following documents for each wage earner 18 years of age or older
    • W-2s for each wage earner IN THE HOUSEHOLD
    • OR PREVIOUS YEARS INCOME TAX RETURN for each wage earner with Signatures – Page 1 & 2 only
    • UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE documents
    • SUPPORT CHECK documentation

Operation School Bell is OPEN for 2025 – click to APPLY now

Your School Liaison will contact you within 7 days after submittal of your application to obtain required income documents.  You will sign a printed copy of your application, with income and school enrollment verification, at your appointment.

Our Operation School Bell philanthropic program began in Irvine in 1990

We provide new school clothes to kids in need

For some children, this will be the first time they have ever had a new shirt, a warm sweatshirt of their own, or a backpack filled with school supplies. For the first time, they truly feel like they fit in with all the other kids.

Kids are given the confidence they need to succeed

New clothing has the power to elevate self-esteem, encourage school attendance, and improve academic performance. We are providing far more than just a new wardrobe—we are empowering young students to reach their full potential for children PreK – 12th grade in the Irvine Unified School District. We also service emergency requests from Families Forward and Human Options.

Funding for Operation School Bell comes from our Thrift & Gift Shop, grants, and cash donations

Each school age child receives:

  • school clothing purchased at our partner Target – Crossroads
  • a hygiene kit containing personal care items – created by Assisteens® of Irvine, our auxiliary
  • basic school supplies
  • backpack if requested

During 2024 we served 757 Pre K-12th Grade children and our members volunteered over 1700 hours.

Operation School Bell Testimonial

ALI Hygiene Kit Assemby by Assisteens
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and restock the shelves every day!

Become a Part of this Special Program

  • Monetary donations are always appreciated!
  • Contact us if you or your group would like to participate and/or donate items.

For more information contact our Operation School Bell Chair