NEWTON, N.J. (Sussex County) — Project Self-Sufficiency is calling for donations of new school supplies to support more than 500 children and teens this August.
Organizers encourage donors to sponsor backpacks for students in need. A $25 donation will purchase and fill a small backpack with essential supplies for elementary school students, while a $50 donation will cover a larger backpack filled with key items for middle and high school students.
Monetary contributions, which allow the agency to buy supplies in bulk, can be made online at www.projectselfsufficiency.org/school-supplies. Donors who prefer to shop can refer to a wish list that includes new backpacks, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, pens, spiral notebooks, and loose-leaf paper. Backpacks in solid and neutral colors are preferred.
The backpacks and supplies will be distributed at a Back to School Fair in August, as well as at other events throughout the school year.
Families in need of backpacks and school supplies can call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to be added to the distribution list. The organization is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.
For more information on donating or to learn about other programs and services, visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org or call 973-940-3500.
