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Shrewsbury Starbucks Site of School Supply Drive

The Shrewsbury Starbucks, located in The Grove, is one of several Starbucks participating in a Big Brothers, Big Sisters back to school drive.

The , located in The Grove shopping center, is one of several Starbucks participating in the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monmouth and Middlesex Counties 12th Annual School Supply Drive.

BBBSMMC hopes to collect school supplies and financial donations from local residents, businesses and charitable organizations to support Monmouth and Middlesex County students returning to school this fall. 

According to a release, items needed are: pens, pencils, markers, glue sticks, erasers, crayons, colored pencils, folders, binders, calculators, protractors and more. Financial donations are also welcome which will allow the committee to purchase necessary items, the release states.

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In addition to the Shrewsbury Starbucks, several other area Starbucks are taking part in the School Supply Drive. Their location and addresses are the following:

  • 2150 Hwy 35 in Sea Girt
  • 2303 Rt. 66 in Neptune
  • 2100 Hwy 35 in Oakhurst
  • 4701 U.S. 9 in Howell
  • Starbucks in Barnes & Noble, 3981 US Highway 9 in Freehold
  • Starbucks Freehold Raintree, 160 Village Center Dr. in Freehold

The Starbucks on Broad Street in Red Bank is not accepting donations, however.

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The drive ends Aug. 10.

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