The how-to guide for: How to Hold a School Supply Drive
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The Problem
Many families are struggling. With high unemployment, and more than 30 million students enrolled in the free and reduced meal programs, many parents are unable to provide the basic school supplies their children need to be effective. In addition, schools across the country are facing severe budget cuts and lack the funding to purchase necessary supplies.
The Solution
Collect supplies for schools! You can help children in school by giving them the tools they need to succeed. Donate school supplies or, even better, organize your own Equipped to Learn school supply drive.
Time Commitment
Collecting school supplies can take as little as a few extra minutes during your weekly visit to the store. Planning and implementing a school supply drive could take up to a couple of hours per week for several weeks.
Special Considerations
None
Who can do this?
Everybody!
Great Reasons to do this Project
* Feel great about ensuring that children start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. * Help teachers by providing them with proper tools for their classrooms so they don’t have to spend money from their own pockets. * By providing school supplies, you are supporting students, teachers and your local schools.