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Local Church Holds School Supplies Drive During August

The Mission Center at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Wantagh is collecting and distributing items until Aug. 28.

A local church is holding a school supplies drive this month.
A local church is holding a school supplies drive this month. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

WANTAGH, NY — While children are getting ready for the new school year, many families need help with purchasing supplies.

Throughout the month of August, St. Jude Episcopal Church Mission Center is holding a school supply drive.

The church is seeking numerous items for families of students, including:
  • Crayons
  • Pens and pencils
  • Gluesticks
  • Markers
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Backpacks

All items collected will be collected and distributed at the Mission Center at St. Michaels and All Angels.

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For more information, you can email sjwantagh1@gmail.com.

The drive runs until Aug. 28.

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