The anticipation of a new school year is always an exciting time for children. Imagine the joy of fresh notebooks, brand-new backpacks, and a set of sharp pencils ready for learning! You can be a part of creating that positive start for a child in need through the Anne Arundel County School Supply Donation Program. For over three decades, this vital community initiative has been ensuring that elementary school students from low-income families begin their academic year equipped for success.
Here’s how you can easily contribute and make a direct impact on a local child’s education: Individuals, businesses, churches, schools, organizations, and various groups are all welcome to participate as donors. You will be matched with a student in need and provided with a standardized list of essential school supplies. Your role is to purchase these supplies, along with a backpack, and deliver them to the counseling office at the child’s elementary school during the second week of August. The average cost to equip a student with the necessary supplies ranges from $50 to $75, depending on their grade level.
Participating is simple. Just complete the Back to School Donor Form and submit it to register your interest. Starting in July, you will receive an email with the name of the child or children you will be assisting. Please be sure to check your spam folder for this important communication. For additional details about the Back to School Program, you can contact the program office at 410-269-4462 or via email at [email protected].
This impactful program is a collaborative effort between the Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services and the Anne Arundel County Public Schools. By bridging community generosity with student needs, the program ensures that donors are directly connected with elementary school children in the county who require backpacks and school supplies. Volunteers dedicate their time to staff the program office throughout July and August, facilitating this crucial support system.
If you prefer to make a monetary donation to support the broader initiative, please click on the “Donate” button provided. To directly purchase backpacks and school supplies for a student, or to contribute via mail with a check, kindly fill out the form mentioned above. Your contribution, whether through supplies or funds, directly empowers Anne Arundel County students to start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to learn and thrive.
