State Senator Shelley B. Mayer is partnering with United Way of Westchester and Putnam Counties for a second year to sponsor her annual Back-To-School supply drive for students and teachers. The drive began July 21 and will run through August 21, with four drop-off locations throughout Senate District 37.
Among the supplies requested are new:
backpacks spiral notebooks composition books two-pocket folders three-ring binders
pencil cases twelve-inch rulers safety scissors #2 pencils ballpoint pens
colored pencils crayons pencil sharpeners glue sticks highlighters
pink erasers construction paper sticky notes white board markers little bins
white board spray white board erasers magic markers scotch tape boxes of tissues
disinfectant wipes
Those who wish to donate may drop supplies off at any of the following four locations during office hours:
Tuckahoe Village Hall 65 Main Street Tuckahoe, NY 10707
City of Rye Recreation Department 281 Midland Ave Rye, NY 10580
Pound Ridge Townhouse179 Westchester Ave.Pound Ridge, NY 10576
State Senator Shelley Mayer’s Office235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400White Plains, NY 10605
Senator Shelley Mayer said, “I am very pleased to partner with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam Counties to host my annual Back to School Drive. Every new school year brings countless opportunities and experiences for our students, making it an exciting time for learning and growth. However, many of our neighbors and friends – particularly this year – struggle to afford essential school supplies. If you are able, I encourage you to donate any items you can. I thank United Way of Westchester and Putnam for recognizing this need and co-sponsoring this drive with me to ensure that students and teachers have the resources they need to start the school year. I also thank Tuckahoe Village Hall, Rye City Hall, and Pound Ridge Town House for providing their spaces as drop-off locations. I deeply appreciate the generosity of our community.”
United Way President & CEO, Tom Gabriel, said, “We are honored to once again partner with Senator Mayer and her team to co-sponsor this Back to School Drive. 40% of our neighbors are either living in poverty or paycheck-to-paycheck, and the costs of basic necessities like food, clothing, and utilities keep skyrocketing. This Drive will save hard-working families real money as they get their children ready for school.”
Jessica Orozco Guttlein, Acting Co-President of Hispanic Federation said, “Back-to-school season is a time of excitement and possibility for students across New York State. At the same time, it is also a period when many parents stress about finding essential supplies and ensuring their children are ready for the school year. That’s why Hispanic Federation is proud to work with community members and dedicated leaders like Senator Shelley Mayer to alleviate some of that stress and ensure our children have the essential tools they need to thrive in the classroom. Together, we are addressing long-standing disparities in hopes that students are able to start the school year with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.”
