Helping kids thrive in school is the goal behind an event held by United Way Hastings & Prince Edward this week.
United Way officials say Lange & Fetter Motors in Trenton is partnering with them to host a School Supply Drive in support of the Backpacks for Success program from Monday August 10 to Friday August 14.
Donations of school supplies will help provide local students with the tools they need to start the school year ready to learn.
As families continue to face the challenges of rising living costs, Backpacks for Success remains a vital support for many across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.
This year, more than 1,100 students will receive a brand-new backpack filled with essential school supplies at a fraction of the retail cost.
“We’re so grateful for the incredible support our community shows year after year,” says Jennifer Smith, Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement at United Way Hastings & Prince Edward.
“This program wouldn’t be possible without the businesses, sponsors, donors and volunteers who come together to make it happen. Seeing so many people rally to help our local students is inspiring each year, and we can’t thank everyone enough for being an important part of it!”
Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies throughout the week’s collection, including pencils, sharpeners, pens, scissors, notebooks, lined paper, binders, highlighters, erasers, glue sticks, pencil crayons, and more.
Every donation helps ensure local students have the supplies they need for a successful school year.
Stop by until Friday at Lange and Fetter Motors at 52 Dundas St. East in Trenton from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
