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Opportunity Details

Back To School Supplies Needed

Join us in collecting essential school supplies for students in our community to help ensure every child starts the school year with the necessary tools to succeed. Many students face barriers to academic success due to a lack of basic school supplies. Without items like notebooks, pencils, backpacks, etc., students may struggle to keep up with their peers. By donating you are helping to create an equitable learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive. Join us in supporting our students and investing in their future. All items will be avialable in The Big Free Bookstore, free of charge. School supplies also support enrolled teachers in our School House Rockin' Teacher Resource program that empower educators with additional classroom supplies for their students. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our community.

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Supply List

Please ensure all items are new and sealed.

School Supplies:

  • Sprial Notebooks 
  • Composition Notebooks 
  • Loose Leaf Paper
  • #2 Pencils 
  • Pencil Sharpeners 
  • Mechanical Pencils 
  • Pens 
  • Highlighters
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Washable Markers 
  • Crayons 
  • Colored Pencils 
  • Pencil Top Erasers 
  • Large Erasers 
  • Rulers 
  • Scissors
  • Glue Sticks
  • Liquid Glue 
  • Binders
  • Folders
  • Pencil Boxes/Pouches
  • Backpacks

Classroom Supplies:

  • Tissues  
  • Disinfectant Wipes 
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Ziplock Bags (Gallon,Quart, Sandwhich)

These items can be purchased from any local discount store (Target, Walmart, Dollar tree, etc.) or you can buy items from our online registeries where your items will be sent directly to us. Wishlist items are not brand specific, items on wishlist can be purchased or used as an item guide when shopping on your own.

Gift cards are another great way to allow us to purchase items in bulk directly from vendors/discount stores.

Drop off instructions

Items can be dropped off at the register anytime during business hours Tuesday-Saturday 10am-7pm

Drop Off Location

REACH inc. The Big Free Bookstore

5802 E Virginia Beach Blvd #158 Norfolk Va, 23502

Contact Information

Madison McFadden

mmcfadden@reachreads.org

Children & Youth Education

Age Minimum (with Adult): 5+, Minimum Age:18+

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Volunteers needed through 7/10/2026
Maddie McFadden

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