The Burlington County Commissioners, the county sheriff’s office and the office of state Sen. Troy Singleton are accepting donations of school supplies for needy families through tomorrow Thursday, Aug. 15.
“With the start of the new school year fast approaching, purchasing all the supplies students needs can be a financial hardship for some families,” said county Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson.
“Helping students begin the year with new backpacks and supplies is something our legislative team has done regularly,” noted Singleton. “By joining forces with the county commissioners and sheriff’s ofice, we hope to ensure more students have the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year.”
Donations are being accepted at all county libraries, the lobbies of county government buildings and at Singleton’s Moorestown legislative office, 400 North Church St., Suite 260. Suggested donations are: backpacks, calculators, binders, paper, folders, notebooks, composition books, pencils, pencil cases, pens, crayons, markers, highlighters, erasers, small hand sanitizers, lunch boxes, scissors and index cards.
Only new items will be accepted. Last year’s donation drive resulted in more than 1,000 items distributed to families.
“Throughout the year, the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office seeks to assist our communities and those residents who need help the most, said Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis.
“This time it’s our children,” he added. “We want every Burlington County student to begin the school year right. By partnering with the commissioners and Sen. Singleton,” he added, “we can help make a difference for students and their families.”
