School Supply Drive

Picture of school supplies like pencils, notebooks and scissors

A list of needed school supplies

United Way of Portage County is partnering with Center of Hope and Kent Social Services to collect school supplies for K-12 students.

If you'd like to donate, you can deliver items to Center of Hope, 1081 W. Main St., Ravenna, or Kent Social Services, 1066 S. Water St., Kent between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays.

Or, if you'd like to host a drive, we'll come and pick up your donation at the end of July. Just click here to sign up for pick up or click the button below.

If you are in need of school supplies, you can register through July 19 by calling the Center of Hope at 330-297-5454, ext. 3 or Kent Social Services at 330-673-6963 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Distribution will be on Aug. 8.

Thank you for making a difference for our community!

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