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School Supply Drive Underway In Camden County: How To Donate

The Collingswood Police Department and Camden County Sheriff's Office are hosting the event. Here's how and what you can donate.

COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — Camden County residents can now donate school supplies for kids heading back to classrooms through an event hosted by the Collingswood Police Department and Camden County Sheriff's Office.

The school supply drive kicked off on July 1 and will continue through July 31.

"Help us make a difference and ensure every student starts the school year off right," the Collingswood Police Department wrote on Facebook. "Your support matters!

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Here's a list of school supplies requested by both agencies:

  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Paper
  • Folders
  • Binders
  • Backpacks
  • Highlighters
  • Crayons
  • Markers
  • Glue
  • Tape
  • Calculators
  • Notebooks
  • Erasers
  • Rulers
  • Permanent markers
  • Composition books
  • Pencil cases

Collingswood police said cash donations will also be accepted.

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Supplies can be dropped off at the following locations:

  • Camden County Office of the Sheriff
    • 520 Market St., Camden
  • Collingswood Police Department
    • 434 Haddon Ave., Collingswood

For more information, call 856-225-7658 or 856-854-1901, ext. 202.

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