Hurricane Ian has devastated Collier County, many lost everything. With school resuming on October 6th, Collier County’s students and families are in need of school supplies as well as basic supplies. Champions For Learning has created a list of supplies that our Collier students need to ensure their academic success post-storm. We are asking our community to bring newly purchased supplies to St. Monica’s Episcopal Church (7070 Immokalee Rd, Naples, FL 34119), who will be collecting and sorting supplies. The need is great, but we know that our Collier County community will rise to the challenge.
For Elementary School students:
250 backpacks
250 packs of colored pencils
250 packs of dry erase markers
250 scissors
750 glue sticks
500 composition notebooks
250 packs of lined filler paper
250 boxes of tissue
250 sets of markers
1000 packs of pencils
250 packs of disinfectant wipes
1000 pocket folders
School Uniforms:
150 khaki shorts/pants (various sizes)
150 solid polo shirts (various sizes)
For Middle and High School students:
250 backpacks
250 3-ring binders
250 notebooks
750 folders
750 composition books
1000 pens/pencils
Hygiene kits for students and their families:
500 deodorant
500 soap
250 feminine supplies
500 shampoo/conditioner
500 razors/shaving cream
St. Monica’s is located on the corner of Immokalee Rd. and Logan Blvd., a mile east of I-75, and will be open to receive supplies Thursday 10/6 9am – 3pm and Friday 10/7 9am – 4pm.
Any additional supplies received beyond what is needed in Collier County will be donated to Lee County Public Schools.
Champions For Learning is committed to doing everything in our power to support our schools, educators, and students. We are committed to ensuring that our students’ basic needs are met first while being ever so cognizant of their educational needs. If you are inclined to support our general relief efforts, please make a gift at www.ChampionsForLearning.org.