PBA School Supply Drive: Empowering Pasadena Students

Every year, as summer ends, families across Pasadena prepare for the upcoming school year. For many, this includes the excitement of buying new school supplies. However, for some families, especially those raising children on limited budgets, this can be a daunting task. That’s where the Pasadena Business Association (PBA) steps in with their annual School Supply Drive, aimed at ensuring every child starts the school year equipped and ready to learn.

The Importance of the School Supply Drive

The PBA School Supply Drive specifically supports students in need, including those being raised by grandparents. This initiative helps bridge the gap, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder a child's educational experience. By providing essential supplies, the drive fosters an environment where students can focus on learning rather than worrying about their materials.

How You Can Help

The drive runs from August 1 to August 18, 2024, and donations can be dropped off at several convenient locations:

• Arundel Federal Savings Bank (Lake Shore Plaza)
• BayVanguard Bank (125 Mountain Rd)
• Costello’s Ace Hardware (Lake Shore Plaza)
• M&T Bank (8493 Ft Smallwood Rd)
• Orrstown Bank (8108 Jumpers Hole Rd)

These locations are ready to receive your generous donations of school supplies.

Supplies Needed

Wondering what to donate? Here’s a list of items that are always in high demand:

• Backpacks (Large & Small)
• Notebook paper
• Spiral Notebooks
• Binders (1, 2, and 3-inch) and Dividers
• Composition books
• Pocket Folders (with and without prongs)
• Pens (black, blue, red)
• #2 Pencils, Erasers & Caps
• Highlighters
• Glue sticks
• Index cards
• Colored pencils, Sketch pads, and Flash drives
• Scissors, Pencil Cases/Boxes
• Washable markers, Dry erase markers
• Rulers (standard & metric), Protractor/Compass
• Sticky Notes
• Refillable Water Bottles
• Calculators

Monetary donations are also welcome and can be made via the Pasadena Business Association website or by contacting them directly through email.

Why Your Contribution Matters

Your donations go directly to the students who need them the most. By supporting the PBA School Supply Drive, you’re not just providing materials; you’re offering hope and a brighter future. Education is the cornerstone of opportunity, and with the right tools, every child has the chance to succeed.

Get Involved Today!

Donating is easy and makes a huge difference. Visit any of the drop-off locations, or make a monetary contribution online. Questions?  Eemail pasadenabusinessassociation1@verizon.net.

Together, we can ensure that every student in Pasadena goes back to school with confidence and the necessary tools to succeed.