July 9, 2026
We are delighted to be participating in the Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) Backpack & School Supply Drive again this year! For those of you who are able to donate supplies, Red Barn Mercantile, Penny Post, and Pippin Toy Co. are offering 10% off purchases* made at the time of drop-off. Each store will also match the donations made. (*Custom and special orders are not eligible at Penny Post). The Drive ends Monday, August 10, so be sure to bring your donations in before then!
List of Supplies
- Backpacks
- Binders
- Colored pencils
- Composition notebooks
- Crayons (24 pack)
- Disinfecting wipes
- Dry erase markers
- Erasers
- Glue sticks
- Headphones (no earbuds)
- Highlighters
- Markers
- Mechanical pencils
- Pencils
- Pencil pouch or box
- Pencil sharpener
- Pens
- Pocket folders with fasteners
- Post-it notes
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Spiral notebooks (wide-ruled and college-ruled)
- Tissues
- Ziploc bags (quart & gallon)
Thank you to our supporters and countless community members for making last year's drive a success!