LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA — Children in the Lower Merion area will be heading back to school soon (sorry, kids). And the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is once again hosting its annual Back to School Drive.
The annual drive collects school supplies to help support students in need and is made possible through generous residents.
Unfortunately, many children in the area do not have access to resources needed to thrive in school.
Lower Merion-area residents can support the driven now through Aug. 22 by dropping off items at a few locations in the township.
Items sought are:
binders/pocket folderscrayons/colored pencilsdry-erase markers and erasersflash drivesglue/glue stickshighlightersindex cardsnotebooks/loose-leaf paperpencils/pens/erasersrulersscientific calculatorsscissors/safety scissorsdisinfectant wipeshand sanitizertissuespaper towelsbackpackscombination locksheadphoneslunch bagspencil cases
Items can be dropped off at the Ardmore, Ludington, Bala Cynwyd, and Belmont Hills libraries, the Lower Merion Police Department, and the Lower Merion Township Administration Building.
Anyone who needs help with basic needs, resources, or information on County and community programs should call Community Connections at 610-278-3522 or complete the form online here.