Tamarac Participates in “Operation Backpack” to Help Local Students

By: Sharon Aron Baron

Disadvantaged children in our community need your help. Pack a backpack and give a child a head start in school this year.

School starts on August 22, and children all over the City of Tamarac are heading back without the basic supplies they need. Now in its fourth year, the City of Tamarac is asking for your help collecting these supplies. According to City Spokesperson Elise Boston, last year they were able to fill 15 backpacks.

“The recipients are residents in need who we’ve worked with in the past year, either through our social services department or summer camp,” said Boston.

Make it your mission to double the number of backpacks filled this year.  Drop off your filled backpack or school supplies by Monday, August 8th to the Tamarac Community Center, City Hall, Parks and Recreation Administrative Building or the Caporella Aquatic Center.

Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades

Crayons & Markers

#2 Pencils & Colored Pencils

Pencil sharpener

Glue Sticks

Loose-leaf notebook paper

2-Pocket folder with prongs

Multicolor construction paper

Unscented baby wipes

3rd to 6th Grade

Hand Calculator

Ruler, Erasers,

Pocket Dictionary, Scissors

#2 Pencils & Colored Pencils

Red and blue Pens

Box of Ziplock bags/gallon size

Pocket Folders

Lined Paper

School supply box

Drop-off Locations

Tamarac Community Center

8601 W. Commercial Blvd

954-597-3620

Tamarac City Hall

7525 NW 88th Ave

954-597-3620

Caporella Aquatic Center

9300 NW 58th Street

954-597-3660

Parks & Recreation Administration Building

6001 Nob Hill Road

954-597-3642

 

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