School Supply Drive Roundup
By now, Back-to-School deals and promotions have cropped up at every major retailer in the region; living rooms across Lexington and Davidson County feature piles of fliers advertising everything from jeans and sneakers to pencils and notebooks; families are plotting N.C. Tax Free Weekend (Aug. 5 – 7) shopping trips.
In the excitement of Back-to-School time, it’s easy to forget that not every family has the funds to stock up on supplies, which can be a huge expense, especially as kids enter middle and high school. That’s why Communities In Schools has partnered with several local businesses to hold school supply drives. Look for chances to give generously at each of these locations so that our students have the same opportunity as everyone else to succeed in school and achieve in life:
CISNC’s Build A Backpack Campaign — Now through Aug. 21, Walmart
stores across the state will collect school supplies to be distributed to local students in need. Look for the bins at each entrance, or ask your cashier to put your donation in the bin behind the register. The cost of admission to two carnivals to be held at the Lexington and Thomasville Walmart stores on Aug. 13 and 20, respectively, will be a donation of school supplies or cash.
Walgreens of Lexington and Thomasville — Bins will be available for donations through the end of August. Proceeds from a community cookout to be held at the Lexington store on Aug. 20 will also benefit CIS of Lexington/Davidson County students.
NewBridge Bank Football & Cheerleading Jamboree — On Aug. 12, NewBridge Bank will collect school supplies at its annual Football and Cheerleading Jamboree, to be held at West Davidson High School and Tyro Middle School from 5 – 9 p.m.