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Officials Team Up to Collect Back to School Supplies for Disadvantaged Students

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and State Assemblyman Michael Durso today announced “Back to School Supply Drive-Thru” collection initiative to help disadvantaged students be prepared and fully equipped with the learning tools necessary to succeed in the 2024-25 school year.  The collection drive-thru event will take place on Saturday, August 24th, at Marjorie Post Community Park from 10am to 12pm. All items will be donated to Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Massapequa Park to be distributed throughout our communities.

Supervisor Saladino stated, “This school supply drive provides essential tools for learning, ensuring that every student, regardless of their economic background, has the resources needed to succeed in their education.”

“Supporting this school supply drive helps bridge the gap for disadvantaged students, allowing them to focus on their studies rather than worrying about acquiring basic materials,” said Assemblyman Durso.

Donations sough include backpacks, pens, pencils, erasers, rulers, notebooks, folders, calculators and more. The Collection Drive is also sponsored by State Senator Steve Rhoads, State Senator Alexis Weik, State Assemblyman John Mikulin, State Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, County Legislator James Kennedy, County Legislator John Ferretti, Massapequa Park Village Mayor Daniel Pearl, and the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce.

For more information about the Back to School Supply Drive-Thru, please call (516) 541-4598.

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