Novi Staples Accepts Donations for School Supply Drive

This summer, Staples customers can donate $1 or more to a local Boys & Girls Club to get students the school supplies they need.

All of the proceeds from the sixth annual Staples for Students national school supply drive will benefit local students at the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County. 

You can make a donation when checking out at the Staples store in Novi, 47610 Grand River Ave., until Sept. 28. 

“It’s amazing to see teens and customers rally together each year to give back to their local communities through Staples for Students,” said Alison Corcoran, senior vice president of stores and online marketing for Staples, in a news release.

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Staples are teaming up with teen actor Jake T. Austin for the drive. 

Disney Channel fans will recognize Austin for his role on the popular TV series "Wizards of Waverly Place." The teen has a new role—celebrity spokesman for the Staples school supply drive.

“I’m so excited to team up with Staples and Boys & Girls Clubs of America for this great cause,” said Austin in the news release.  “I can’t imagine starting school without the right supplies, so I’m rallying fellow teens to help make a difference in their communities by making sure students have the essential supplies they need to succeed.” 

Visit the Staples for Students Facebook page where Austin will take followers through a series of interactive missions to help drive donations.  As missions are completed, teens will be rewarded with donations on their behalf to Boys & Girls Clubs, coupons for school supplies and opportunities to participate in sweepstakes. 

To kick-start the campaign, Staples donated $125,000 worth of school supplies to the program this year. All of the local donations will get to the local Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County in time for the new school year.