Local Senator To Host Back-to-School Drive

A local senator will be sponsoring a Back-to-School Supply Drive in Massapequa.

The drive will help out local students and their families facing a difficult-to-meet annual expense.

Suggested donations include, but are not limited to new, or gently used backpacks, notebooks, crayons, rulers, pens, No. 2 and colored pencils, folders, and safety scissors.

Donations will be accepted now through September 6th at Senator John Brooks’ District Office on 5550 Merrick Road, Suite 205 in Massapequa

“It may come as a surprise to some in our community, but many families struggle to meet the expense of mandatory student supplies at the start of the school year," Brooks said. "Supplies that may seem relatively inexpensive for some families, may be a very significant cost to others. This is an easy opportunity to help out a neighbor in need and make a big impact in the success of our students.”

For questions on donations, please contact Kevin Clemency at 516-882-0630 or Clemency@nysenate.gov.