4000 backpacks may seem like a lofty goal, but one you can help realize. The Best First Day school supplies collection drive is a partnership of the United Way, the Thames Valley Education Foundation and the Salvation Army.
Kelly Ziegner, CEO of the United Way Elgin-Middlesex says there’s a wide range of school supplies needed.
Dawn Ruddick, principal of Lord Elgin Public School in London says you are encouraged to donate any items you can to fill the backpacks needed by a range of students.
The collection drive is on now and continues until August 12th.
For more information on the program, you can visit bestfirstday.ca
Drop of locations in Elgin County include…
Aylmer Old Town Hall Library
Belmont Library
Elgin Centre mall, St. Thomas
Fred Bodsworth Public Library of Port Burwell
John Kenneth Galbraith Reference Library, Dutton
Port Stanley Library
Rodney Library
Springfield Library
Straffordville Library
Southwold Township Library, Shedden
St. Thomas Library
West Lorne Library
