Astoria Federal Launches School Drive

Written by Geoff Walter

Astoria Federal Savings Bank will hold its 14th annual Kids Tools for School collection drive throughout August to help prepare children for the start of the new school year.

The program provides local students whose families struggle to afford school supplies with the much-needed educational tools to excel and perform well in the classroom.  

Residents are invited bring new school supplies or cash to purchase supplies to any one of  85 branches in Nassau, Suffolk, Brooklyn, Queens and Westchester. Astoria Federal will also match up to $10,000 in cash donations to purchase additional supplies.

“We recognize that children who go to school without the necessary school supplies are at a tremendous disadvantage, both academically and socially. It’s a prevalent problem but we are always very impressed by the incredible support our annual Tools for School program receives from individuals, businesses and local civic organizations who contribute to our supply drive each year,” Astoria Federal Savings Executive Vice President Brian Edwards. said in a statement “It’s a great feeling to help a child start the year with fresh new supplies and a bright outlook.”

For additional information about Astoria Federal’s Kids Tools for School collection drive visit their website.