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Jun
24
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Jun
24
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Special Events :: Community Event
The United Way of Pictou County Backpacks for Kids Program
9:00 AM (America/Halifax)
United Way Of Pictou County
The United Way of Pictou County Backpacks for Kids Program Description:
The United Way of Pictou County Backpacks for Kids Program is returning for 2021, United Way of Pictou County, Jun 1, 2021, 9a.m.-Aug 31, 2021, 12 p.m. The aim of the program is to provide free backpacks and school supplies to children in Pictou County living in low-income situations, with the intention of making starting the September 2021 school year as barrier-free as possible. Those wishing to donate can watch the United Way of Pictou County’s social media pages for upcoming drop-off locations throughout the summer. Donations will also be accepted during business hours at the local United Way office, 342 Stewart St., New Glasgow. Suggested items for donation include backpacks, pencils, pens, binders, loose leaf, coloured pencils, calculators and scribblers. When dropping off supplies, masks are mandatory and physical distancing protocols must be followed. For info of the program, contact Ally MacKenzie at the United Way office at 902-755-1754 or at projects@pictoucountyunitedway.ca. More information can also be found on the United Way of Pictou County Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/UWPictouCounty
Age Group: All Ages
Venue: United Way Of Pictou County
Address: 342 Stewart St New Glasgow, NS B2H 2R7
Phone: 902-755-1754

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