If you're looking for opportunities to help out students in need there are some spots around town that can facilitate your donation drop-offs.
1. Hands On Birmingham - Backpack Drive
How it works:
Grab a school supplies list for any grade level at Walmart, Target or Kmart. (These are provided by the school) It can be any school, any grade.
Get a backpack.
(If you're purchasing for Birmingham City you'll need to get a clear or mesh)
Fill it up with as many of the supplies on the list as you can.
Include the list in the backpack.
Drop it off at the Hands On Birmingham office this month through Aug. 4. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Donations are distributed to children at homeless shelters and other charity organizations throughout the Birmingham-area. Number of children and poverty level determines how many each charity will get.
Contact info:
Birmingham, AL 35232
(205) 251-5849
2. Publix & United Way School Supplies.
There are donation boxes and bags for purchase at Publix locations across the South.
You can purchase a bag or make your own donation.
The United Way will distribute the school supplies to needy children.
3. Dollar Tree Military Families Backpack Brigade
This supply drive helps children in military families who need supplies.
Collection points are at Dollar Trees across the nation.
Collection ends July 25.
Any school supplies or accessories are accepted.
4. Staples DoSomething101.org
DoSomething101.org is collecting supplies for needy children through Sept. 18.
Collection points are at all Staples locations.
You can drop off supplies you've purchased elsewhere. They do not have to be purchased at Staples.
Go here to learn more: www.dosomething101.org
Is your organization doing a school supplies drive?
Let me know about it.
Send the details and contact information to
5.
Kids to Love School Supply Drive with WHNT News 19 & STAR Market
| Time | Friday, July 15 · 5:00am - 7:00pm |
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| Location | Star Market Bailey Cove Huntsville, AL |
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| More Info | Join
us for our day long School Supply Drive! We need backpacks & all
supplies for the foster children we serve! With your help, they will be
ready to head back to school next month! We will be broadcasting live
from 5am to 7pm on the 15th - collecting your school supply donations! $20 sponsors a backpack with supplies for a foster child! www.kidstolove.org |
6. Go
check out Rocket City Mom's post about a Huntsville area school supply drive.