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Union County School Supply Drive: Here's How To Donate

Back-to-school time is just around the corner, and Union County is looking for school supply donations.

UNION COUNTY, NJ — The county is hosting a school supply drive through Aug. 19 and is looking for donations.

Residents are encouraged to donate earbuds, single subject spiral notebooks, plastic pocket folders, #2 pencils, pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, 2 oz. hand sanitizers, KN95 masks, glue sticks, post-its, highlighters and children's scissors.

Supplies can be dropped off at the following locations:

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  • Union County Administration Building lobby - 10 Elizabethtown Plz, Elizabeth, NJ
  • Plainfield Public Library - 800 Park Avenue, Plainfield, NJ
  • Roselle Public Library - 104 West 4th Avenue, Roselle, NJ

For those who prefer to order online for delivery, you can check out the county's Amazon Wish List.

For additional information, contact Community Engagement & Diversity Coordinator Judith Guest at judith.guest@ucnj.org or 908-527-4388.

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