Donate School Supplies
Who can forget the wonderful smell when opening a new box of crayons on the first day of school? The scent of colored wax, the jangle of new lunch boxes, the whirr of pencil sharpeners, the laughter of friends, the crisp autumn air — they all signal the beginning of a new school year.
The first day of school is just around the corner and it’s time to think about school supplies. Shopping for school supplies with their parents brings a special excitement for students as they prepare for the coming year, especially for young children. Sadly, many children in our community never experience that anticipation because many of their parents cannot afford to buy school supplies. Each child deserves to start school with the required materials and parents want them to have the items they need for their education. The support of a caring community is a gift to both the parents and the children.
Lend a helping hand
You can lend a helping hand by donating school supplies for the children. If you would like to send a child off to school with a new box of crayons, a shiny new lunchbox, pencils, paper, a backpack, or other school supplies, drop off your donations at any of the Senior Health offices at Maryview Medical Center, Norfolk Senior Health Offices (7300 Newport Ave.) and Mary Immaculate Hospital.
Here are some suggestions
Though any donation is welcome, this list may be helpful in selecting school supplies to contribute.
- 3-ring binder
- Rulers
- Colored pencils
- Colored pens
- Erasers
- Scissors
- Glue sticks
- Notebook paper
- Hand sanitizer
- Highlighters
- Markers
- Dividers
- Paper clips
- Pens/pencils
- Composition Books
- Folders
- Index Cards
- Backpacks (elementary & high school)
A new school year gives children a renewed opportunity to expand their knowledge, discover new interests and develop new skills. Having the right tools goes a long way toward helping them achieve academic goals. Let’s equip them for success. Let’s help our children start the school year off right. Drop off your donation today at any of the Senior Health offices. Call 217-0330.