PITTSTON — The 4th Annual School Supplies Drive, sponsored by the Greater Pittston Chamber Women’s Network, has begun, benefiting Pittston Area and Wyoming Area students.
School supplies collected include pens, pencils, pencil cases, folders, spiral notebooks, highlighters, colored pencils, markers, crayons, pencil sharpeners, and glue sticks, as well as hygiene products and backpacks.
According to Brandi Bartush, Chamber director of operations, hygiene products being sought are shampoos, conditioners, body wash, hand sanitizers, tissues, deodorants, barrettes/hair ties, chapsticks, toothbrushes, toothpastes, combs, and brushes.
Supplies, backpacks, and hygiene products can be dropped off at the Chamber of Commerce building at the corner of Kennedy Blvd. and William St., Pittston, during regular business hours between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Financial donations are also being accepted.
The last day for school supplies to be dropped off is Wednesday, Aug. 12.
Supply distribution for both school districts will be announced in the near future.
For information on the school supply drive, call 570-655-1424 or email info@pittstonchamber.org.