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Farmington Seeks Back-To-School Donations For Those In Need
From now until Friday, Aug. 8, Farmington Community Services is collecting back-to-school supply donations for those who need them.
FARMINGTON, CT — As much as schoolchildren don't want to admit it, back-to-school time is officially upon us, with local schools opening next month and parents frantically shopping for it.
Farmington schools open up for class on Monday, Aug. 25, which is unusually early.
That means folks looking to help Farmington Community Service's "Back to School Program" for those struggling economically have a bit less time to act.
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From now until Aug. 8, the department is accepting donations of back-to-school supplies to go to community services clients.
They can be dropped off at the Staples House, 2 Monteith Drive, Farmington, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Friday, Aug. 8.
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Specific items in demand are backpacks, pencils, rulers, notebooks, binders, folders, and any other school-related supplies that are new or gently used.
For more information, call 860-675-2390 or email bryants@farmington-ct.org.
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