The Pinellas and Hillsborough education foundations are teaming up to collect school supplies for disadvantaged students. Here’s when and where you can donate.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Pinellas Education Foundation and the Hillsborough Education Foundation are once again teaming up to collect school supplies for students in need.
The Tampa Bay School Supply Drive is set for Friday, July 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. People can bring donations to:
Pinellas Education Foundation – 12090 Starkey Road, LargoHillsborough Education Foundation – 2306 N Howard Avenue, Tampa
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“More than 200,000 economically disadvantaged students attend Hillsborough and Pinellas public schools,” the event’s website reads. “Given the financial hardships of recent years, this summer’s school supply drive is more important than ever.”
If you can’t make it to the drive in person, you can donate online or shop the foundations’ Amazon wish lists.
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