School Supply Program
Being equipped with the proper tools for school is essential to academic success. However, for many school-aged children in Polk County, education has taken a backseat due to greater family needs such as food and utilities.
Fortunately, Outreach recognizes that in order to break the cycle of poverty and hunger, children must be prepared to learn and succeed in school. Additionally, statistics show that children tend to learn and retain more information if they perceive themselves to be on a level playing field with other children. Children that are academically prepared have higher self-confidence, self-worth and pride, which in turn, results in better grades.
The School Supply Program serves school-aged children whose families are unable to purchase needed school supplies. Each year, Outreach collects or purchases new back-packs, pencils, notebooks, pens, paper, rulers and other supplies for distribution. Children receive school supplies either directly from Outreach or through a school supply closet that Outreach maintains at each school in Polk County.
To learn more about the school supply program, contact Michelle Reedy at michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org or 828-894-2988.
If you wish to donate new school supplies, you can deliver supplies to Outreach offices (134 White Drive, Columbus NC) or make a monetary donation to Outreach and designate "school supply program". Your gift will make a difference!
School Supply List (new supplies only please):
Fortunately, Outreach recognizes that in order to break the cycle of poverty and hunger, children must be prepared to learn and succeed in school. Additionally, statistics show that children tend to learn and retain more information if they perceive themselves to be on a level playing field with other children. Children that are academically prepared have higher self-confidence, self-worth and pride, which in turn, results in better grades.
The School Supply Program serves school-aged children whose families are unable to purchase needed school supplies. Each year, Outreach collects or purchases new back-packs, pencils, notebooks, pens, paper, rulers and other supplies for distribution. Children receive school supplies either directly from Outreach or through a school supply closet that Outreach maintains at each school in Polk County.
To learn more about the school supply program, contact Michelle Reedy at michelle.reedy@tboutreach.org or 828-894-2988.
If you wish to donate new school supplies, you can deliver supplies to Outreach offices (134 White Drive, Columbus NC) or make a monetary donation to Outreach and designate "school supply program". Your gift will make a difference!
School Supply List (new supplies only please):
- New Book Bags
- Wide ruled and college ruled paper
- Pencils, pens, and mechanical pencils
- Large and small erasers
- Pencil boxes and pencil pouches
- Colored pencils, markers and highlighters
- Rulers, pencil sharpeners, and index cards
- Crayons and dry erase markers
- Glue sticks, composition books, and safety scissors
- 3-ring binders, notebook tab dividers and pocket folders
