South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Sunday)
Supply drives and giveaways in Broward County
While summer is still in full swing, parents are preparing for the upcoming school year as they expect to face higher costs for all of the essential supplies their children will need to head back into the classroom. School starts Aug. 16 in Broward County. Organizations throughout South Florida are here to help by collecting and distributing supplies at upcoming events.
Applebee’s Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive
is collecting donations throughj Aug. 7 at the Margate restaurant, 5377 W. Atlantic Blvd. The supplies will be used to “Stuff the Bus”parked outside of the Doherty-owned Applebee’s location on Aug. 5 and 6. Also on Aug. 6, Applebee’s will host a breakfast “Flapjack Fundraiser” from 8-10 a.m. Tickets will be available for purchase for $10. All of the proceeds from the fundraiser will be donated to The Kappa Foundation of Pompano. Then from 11 a.m.—11 p.m., Applebee’s will host a Dining to Donate initiative with 10% of sales from the day (excludes alcohol and gift card sales) also being donated to The Kappa Foundation of Pompano.
Sawgrass Mills Back-ToSchool Denim Campaign
is collaborating with Boys & Girls Club of Broward County and Women in Distress to collect denim-exclusive clothing to be recycled. Through Aug. 7, Sawgrass Mills customers can contribute any type of denim apparel items to the Do Good with Denim drive: jeans, jackets, shirts, skirts and more. The first 200 shoppers who donate will receive a $20 gift card toward a purchase of new denim apparel at select stores including Levi’s Outlet, Polo Ralph Lauren, Lucky Brand Outlet, 7 for all Mankind, and more. All customers will receive a free coupon book with savings at over 100 stores with their donation. All donated denim products will be collected and delivered to The Boys & Girls Club of Broward County and Women in Distress to support families in need. Visit Guest Services near Adidas at the mall, 12801 W. Sunrise Blvd., in Sunrise to donate items and receive free gifts.
Town of Davie/Rick and Rita Case Boys & Girls Club/ Boys & Girls Club Florence A. De George Unit/Davie Police Athletic League Back-to-School Supply Donation Drive
is collecting new composition books, spiral notebooks (wide and college ruled), Expo dry erase markers, index cards, No. 2 pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, pocket folders (duotang style), pens, rulers, glue sticks, highlighters, tissues and disinfectant wipes. Drop off donations through Aug. 8 at: (Monday through Friday) Temporary Town Hall (Building C), 8800 SW 36th St., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Pine Island Multipurpose Center, 3801 S. Pine Island Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fitness and Aquatic Center:
3800 SW 92nd Ave., 9 a.m. to
7 p.m.; Davie Police Department Lobby, 1230 S. Nob Hill Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Davie Fire Rescue Department Main Lobby. 6901 Orange Drive,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturday) Davie Fitness and Aquatic Center, 3800 SW 92nd Ave.,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Pine Island Multipurpose Center,
3801 S. Pine Island Road, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday) Davie Fitness and Aquatic Center,
3800 SW 92nd Ave., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. contact Angela Madias at amadias@davie-fl. gov or 954-693-8395 or Chad
Pezoldt at cpezoldt@davie-fl. gov or 954-797-1151.
Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center 2022 Back to School Supply Drive
is collecting 700 backpacks to fill with supplies for children with special needs under its care. Donations are being accepted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until Aug. 8 (in preparation for distribution Aug. 10 and
11) at CDTC headquarters,
1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, crayons, markers, folders, glue sticks and gift cards are needed. childrensdiagnostic.com/ back-to-school.
BrightStar Credit Union School Supply Drive
will help to provide all students with necessary supplies for the upcoming school year such as composition books, dry erase markers, rulers, 4-ounce glue bottles, washable markers, notebook paper, index cards, pink rectangular erasers and backpacks. All BrightStar Credit Union locations in Broward County will serve as drop-off locations for school supplies that will be donated to Broward Education Foundation’s school supply drive: 2400 Davie Road, Davie; 600 SE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale, 4743 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood; 1593 NW 40th Ave, Lauderhill; 3175 N. State Road 7, Margate; 12405 Taft
St., Pembroke Pines; 1600 S Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. Donate virtually at BEFDrive.com.
Ann Storck Center Pop A Bubble, Spread The Love
is a donation drive to go toward items needed to kick off the 2022-2023 school year at the center, which is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities. Visit annstorckcenter.org/ summerbubbles to click on a bubble and make a donation through Aug. 31.
Broward Education Foundation School Supply Drive
is helping under-resourced children in Title I schools in Broward County. Gather school supplies at your organization, then either drop off the collection at Broward Education Foundation School Supply Center, 2300 W. Copans Road, Suite 5, in Pompano Beach, or arrange for them to be picked up. To host a supply drive, call the Broward Education Foundation School Supply Center at
754-321-9020 or email marilee.baxter@browardschools. com. Through monetary donations, $10 can supply
200 pencils to help support student learning, $35 can provide a student with a backpack filled with essential school supplies, $100 can support a teacher with classroom tools and resources and $250 can provide art supplies for an entire classroom. browardedfoundation.org/drive.
City of Sunrise Back to School Round-Up
is a free end-of-summer celebration with refreshments, rides and games from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Sunrise Civic Center, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Representatives from Sunrise schools will be on hand to answer questions about the 2022-23 academic year. Students must be accompanied by a legal guardian. Driver’s license required as proof of Sunrise residency. 954-747-4600.
Dania Beach Back to School Beach Cleanup & Backpack Giveaway
is a free family event with light bites, music and face painting. 9-11 a.m. Aug. 6 at The Dania Beach Pier, 300 N. Beach Road (in front of Quarterdeck). Limited to 300 backpacks, first come, first served. Cleanup materials will be provided. Community service hours are available. 954—924—6800, ext. 3607.
Crockett Foundation’s 13th Annual Family Health & Community Festival
will have free backpacks filled with school supplies, books, school uniforms, shoes, haircuts, health exams, immunizations and more. Families will also have the opportunity to connect with other programs and services to get helpful information and resources. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach. Open to any family with Broward County school-age children. crockettfoundation.org.
City of Deerfield Beach Back to School Block Party,
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 6 at the Oveta McKeithen Recreation Complex, 445 SW Second St.,
Deerfield Beach.
Tamarac Back to School Splash
with music, games and other activities poolside from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 6 at Caporella Aquatic Complex,
9300 NW 58th St., Tamarac.
$5. The first 60 children (ages
5-12) will receive a back-toschool goodie bag. 954-5973660.
Grover Corlew School Supply Drive
is collecting donations through Aug. 10. Drop off items at any of the Florida-based real estate investment management group’s office buildings throughout Palm Beach and Broward counties. Call 954-516-7001 for locations. Supplies will be donated to both the Broward Education Foundation and the Education Foundation of Palm Beach County.
Coral Springs Family Fun Night: Back to School Bash
will offer free ice skating at the Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Drive, from 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12. Email bxbrader@ coralsprings.gov.
Coconut Creek Back to School Drive-In Movie featuring “Space Jam: A New Legacy” shown on a three-story screen with sound and closed captioning, and free popcorn and giveaways for the first 125 cars. 8 p.m. Aug. 13 at the Butterfly Parking Lot, 5550 NW 40th St., Coconut Creek. 954-5456682 or 954-545-6698.
Mt. Olivet SDA Church Back 2 School Block Party
will offer school registration, vaccinations, prizes and giveaways, youth programs information, live music, free hair cuts and more. Noon-4 p.m. Aug. 14 at the church, 649 NW 15th Way, Fort Lauderdale. mountolivetsdafl.org.