Description

Each year, thousands of New Jersey children attend their first day of school without basic educational tools such as backpacks, notebooks, and calculators. These under-resourced children struggle to succeed academically. Jersey Cares works with dozens of schools, children's shelters, and community centers with the goal that no children in New Jersey will have to experience a first day of school without these basic necessities. With your help we can bridge the gap between disadvantage and academic success.

VCSJ is collecting Donations through August 18 at:

1400 Tanyard Rd. Sewell, NJ 08080 

Education and Humanities Center, room 410

MONDAYS - THURSDAYS 8:30am-6pm

ITEMS ACCEPTED: 

• Backpacks (may be new OR gently used)
• NEW 1, 3, and 5 Subject Notebooks
• NEW Composition Notebooks
• NEW 2-Pocket Folders
• NEW Pencil Cases
• NEW #2 Pencils
• NEW Pencil Sharpeners
• NEW Erasers
• NEW Pens
• NEW Hi-lighters
• NEW Crayons, Washable Markers, and Colored Pencils
• NEW Calculators
• NEW Child Safety Scissors
• NEW Glue
• NEW Rulers (12")
• NEW Headphones
• Visa or Amazon Gift Cards

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED: 

• Items not included on our accepted donation list
• Used items of any kind including but not limited to:
• Notebooks with pages torn out
• Folders with torn pockets
• Miscellaneous office supplies

Other ways to participate: 

HOST A COLLECTION

DONATE VIRTUALLY

HOST AN ONLINE SUPPLY DRIVE

FUNDRAISE VIRTUALLY