YMCA of Centre County

School Supply Drive
2024-06-04 - 2024-08-09
In Partnership with State Representative Paul Takac
Help collect school supplies for local kids in need from June 4 – August 9. Donations will be accepted at the State College YMCA, Bellefonte YMCA, Moshannon Valley YMCA, and State Representative Paul Takac’s office. ALL ITEMS DONATED MUST BE NEW.
List of Recommended School Supplies:

Backpacks
Pencils
Crayons
Student Scissors
Erasers
Markers
Colored Pencils
Glue Sticks
Post-It Notes
Notebooks
Highlighters
Individual Pencil Sharpeners
Pencil Boxes
Small (1.5 inch) 3 Ring Binders
Folders

Shoebox Gift Drive - State College
2024-07-16 08:00 - 2024-07-26 17:00 (America/New_York)
Our Summer Day Camp will be conducting a Shoebox Gift Drive to benefit Operation Christmas Child. Please consider dropping off an item during the dates listed above.
Acceptable donations can be found below. For more information, please contact Cindy Lupton at clupton@ymcaocc.org.
Item Suggestions

Doll
Large toys
Soccer ball with pump
Stuffed animal
Musical instrument
Comb or brush
Toothbrush
Washcloth
Fun adhesive bandages
Eating utensils
Nail clippers and files
Pencils and sharpeners
Pencil case
Erasers
Pens
Crayons
Markers
Notebooks
Index cards
Calculator
Scissors
Ruler
Glue stick
Small adhesive tape
Sunglasses
Bags, backpacks, or purses
Hair accessories
Hats
Wristwatch or jewelry
Flashlight
Puzzels
Binoculars
Jump rope
Playdough
Craft kits
Books or coloring books
Dry watercolor set
Stickers
Ball
Interactive toys
Building blocks

DO NOT DONATE:

Gum, food, or candy
Toothpaste
Used or damaged items
Scary or war-related items
Wearable traditional camouflage
Seeds or organic matter
Liquids
Medication
Money
Breakable items
Matches, fire starters, or aerosols
Knife, saws, or razor blades
