School and the need for supplies is right around the corner

Tyler Ryan learns about the United Way's effort to collect school supplies

COLUMBIA SC (WOLO) – For the third year, the United Way of the Midlands has launched their Ready, Set, Supply school supply drive.  Through the month of July, the organization is collecting all the basics, but also STEM related items.

“We’ve been blown away by the community's support,” said Sheldon Paschal, Director of Philanthropy and Community Engagement at United Way of the Midlands. “Last year, our ‘Ready, Set, Supply!’ drive provided school supply kits to 1,175 students in our community, helping them start the school year with the materials they need for success. We hope to make an even greater impact this year!”

Some of the items being collected include:

Wide rule notebook paper
 Wide rule notebooks
 No 2 pencils (Dixon or Ticonderoga Brands)
 Colored pencils
 Crayons
 Tissues
 Dry Erase markers
 Small glue sticks
 Liquid glue
 Pink Erasers
 Pencil boxes or bags
 Gallon/Qt. Ziploc bags
 Ear buds/headphones
 Blank Notecards
 Pocket Folders w/prongs

If you’d like United Way to do the shopping on your behalf, monetary donations can be made on their website at www.uway.org/donate.
Additional details can be found by visiting www.uway.org/readysetsupply or by contacting Sheldon Paschal at spaschal@uway.org.