East Texas School Supply Drive Supports Kids From Families In Crisis

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Annual School Supply Drive

The Janelle Grum Family Crisis Center of East Texas (FCCET) is launching its annual School Supply Drive to ensure children of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have a strong, confident start to the upcoming school year. The drive provides much-needed supplies to school-aged children served by the FCCET.

Each year, generous community members step up to fill in the gaps for families working to rebuild their lives. The agency is currently accepting donations of new school supplies, which directly benefit children navigating the challenges of healing and change.

The school supply drive supports children in emergency shelters and outreach programs. Donations are requested by August 1 to allow time for distribution before the first day of school.

Items That Are Needed

• Backpacks
• Binders (red, green, yellow, blue, and purple)
• Crayons and Markers
• Scissors and Highlighters
• Spiral Notebooks and Composition Books
• Pencils, Pens, and Pink Erasers
• Plastic Folders and Index Cards
• Construction Paper and Dividers
• Aux Earbuds
• Lunch Boxes and Reusable Water Bottles
• Manila Paper

How To Donate

You can drop off new supplies or coordinate a collection drive through your business, church, or civic organization. Donations can be dropped off at the Lufkin Administrative Office at 2401 Davisville Road or any outreach location.

Call ahead in Nacogdoches, Crockett, or San Augustine to ensure a staff member is present.