CHARLOTTE — Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte is collecting school supplies for students in need.
“We are very mindful of the many, many ways in which COVID-19 has dramatically impacted our lives,” said Dr. Gerard Carter, Catholic Charities’ executive director. “This is especially the case for students who are returning to instruction amid great uncertainty.”
Collecting school supplies and backpacks is one more way the agency is providing help to children who are especially vulnerable during the pandemic.
Carter said the agency is grateful for any donations of new school supplies.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter
A full list of supplies and more information:
Catholic Charities wishes to provide school supplies to children in need this year.
Whether learning happens remotely or in-person, having proper supplies will enhance students’ learning.
Donations can be dropped off at any Catholic Charities Regional Office.
• Charlotte Regional Office: 1123 S. Church Street, Charlotte, NC 28203
• Piedmont Triad Regional Office:1612 East 14th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
• Western Regional Office: 50 Orange Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Suggested supplies needed:
• Headphones
• Package of Pre Sharpened #2 Pencils
• Plastic Pencil Box
• Box of 24 Crayons
• Glue Sticks
• Pair of Scissors
• Personal Pencil Sharpener
• Wide Ruled Composition Notebook (Red, Yellow, Black)
• Individual Dry Erase Board
• Dry Erase Markers (4 count)
• Spiral Notebooks
• Colored Pencils (12 Count)
• 3x3 Post It Notes, assorted colors
• Pack of Notebook Paper
• 12 inch Ruler
• Pack- Grid Paper
Items needed when returning to in-class learning:
• Disinfecting Wipes
• Personal Hand Sanitizer
• Individual Pack of Kleenex Facial Tissue
• Backpack
• Extra masks