Berkeley Township School Supply Drive Is Underway

BERKELEY, NJ — Mayor Carmen F. Amato's eighth annual School Supply Drive is underway. All supplies help children in need at Berkeley Township elementary schools.

You can donate supplies at the Mayor's Office in Berkeley Town Hall, the Township's Recreation Building on Route 9, or at the recreation booth at the Sounds of summer concert series.

"We still have plenty of summer left, but it's never too early to start collecting school supplies," Amato said in a statement. "On behalf of the children of our township, I thank each and everyone who has donated and supported the Mayor's drive."

School supplies needed include pens, markets, regular and colored pencils, crayons, rulers, safety scissors, folders, backpacks and more.

"I have seen firsthand when these supplies are given to our school children," said Councilman Angelo Guadagno, who is also an educator. "You can see the excitement and appreciation. Please consider making a donation, big or small."

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