The Junior Service League of Woodstock is helping a wonderful program called Give a Kid a Chance – Cherokee. They have an annual backpack drive to provide backpacks and supplies to Cherokee County students in need.
From now until July 7th, backpacks and school supplies can both be dropped off at 1194 Buckhead Crossing, Suite B, Woodstock, GA between 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday.
The following supplies are requested to assist with this program:
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Item Amount Item Amount
- Bottle of Glue 1
- #2 Pencils 10
- Glue Sticks 2
- Cap Erasers 1 Pack
- Colored Pencils 1 Box
- 24-Count Crayons 1 Box
- Colored Markers 1 Box
- Large Pink Eraser 1
- Blunt-End Scissors 1 Pair
- Basic Color Pocket Folders 3
- Wide-Ruled Paper 1
- Marble Composition Book 1
MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL
- #2 Pencils 10
- Colored Pencils 1 Box
- Box Black Pens 5
- Highlighters 2
- 1 Box Blue Pens 5
- College-Ruled Paper 2 packs
- Ruler 1 College-Ruled Spiral Notebook 3
- Pack Tab Dividers 1 Pack
- Wide-Ruled Spiral Notebook 1 1″ or 1.5″ 3-Ring Binder
- Basic Color Pocket Folders 3
- 1″ or 1.5″ 3-Ring Binder 1
Simply purchase a backpack, supplies or a backpack filled with the correct supplies for the designated grade. This a great way to teach and encourage your kids to help those around them, and give school supply shopping a second, kind meaning. It gives them a fun, direct way to help their peers in a way they enjoy. We know we have some amazing kids in our community, let’s keep that trend going!