Mid Hudson News: Mayer partners with United Way for back-to-school supply drive

WHITE PLAINS- State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with United Way of Westchester and Putnam to sponsor a back-to-school supply drive for teachers and students.  The drive will continue through August 25, 2023, with four drop-off sites in 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, white board spray, white board erasers, magic markers, tape, boxes of tissues, and disinfectant wipes.

Those who wish to donate may drop supplies off at any of the following four locations during office hours:

Town of Mamaroneck Town Hall
740 West Boston Post Road
Mamaroneck, NY 10543

Tuckahoe Village Hall
65 Main Street
Tuckahoe, NY 10707

Pound Ridge Townhouse
179 Westchester Avenue
Pound Ridge, NY 10576

State Senator Shelley Mayer’s Office
235 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 400
White Plains, NY 10605

Senator Shelley Mayer said, “Each new school year is a time of excitement and promise for teachers as well as students.  In order for students and teachers to have successful and rewarding school years, they must have access to essential school and classroom supplies.  I am grateful to my partners at United Way of Westchester and Putnam for recognizing this need and for helping to ensure that students and teachers throughout our district begin this new year on strong footing and I appreciate the tremendous generosity of our community.”

United Way of Westchester and Putnam President and CEO, Tom Gabriel, said, “Every summer, we see thousands of children who need backpacks and school supplies, and this need is only growing as rising costs impact household budgets.  We are excited to partner with Senator Mayer to provide students and teachers the tools they need for a successful school year.”

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