ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The City of St. Petersburg is helping local students prepare for the upcoming school year with two convenient school supply drive locations.
Community members can donate new supplies at either the Bay Vista Recreation Center (until July 31st) or The Greenhouse (until August 2nd).
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Needed Supplies:
- Backpacks
- Folders and binders
- Composition notebooks
- Notebook paper
- Pens and pencils
- Crayons and markers
- Glue sticks
- Rulers
- Scissors
Bay Vista Recreation Center Drive:
- Where: 7000 4th St. S.
- When: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., until July 31st
- Who Benefits: Students entering grades K-8
- Distribution Event: Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 10th, 1-4 p.m. at the center (registration required by August 1st at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/stpete/activity/search/detail/12856?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true)
The Greenhouse Drive:
- Where: 440 2nd Ave. N.
- When: Until Friday, August 2nd
- Who Benefits: All St. Pete students (K-12th grade)
- Distribution Event: Bounce Back to School event on Saturday, August 3rd, 4-8 p.m. at Tropicana Field Lot 1 (more info at https://www.saturdayshoppes.com/event/8-3-24/)
Join the City of St. Petersburg in supporting students and setting them up for a successful school year! Your donation can make a real difference.
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