Department of Inclusion Launches Ready-to-Learn Supply Drive: “Equipping Students with Everyday Supplies”

REVERE- Mayor Patrick Keefe, Jr., along with the Department of Inclusion in the City of Revere, kindly invites all residents to participate in our Ready-to-Learn Supply Drive. This citywide initiative aims to equip students with essential school supplies — including pens, pencils, notebooks, index cards, paperclips, lunchboxes, reusable water bottles, tissue packs and hand sanitizer — to ensure every student begins the school year prepared, supported and ready for learning.

What We’re Collecting

Writing Tools: pens, pencils, sharpeners, erasers, whiteout, pencil boxes/supply storage containers.

Paper Products: spiral & composition notebooks, loose-leaf paper, index cards.

Arts: crayons, coloring pencils, coloring markers.

Organization Supplies: folders, paperclips, binders, book covers, rulers.

Meal & Hydration Items: lunchboxes and reusable water bottles.

Well-being Extras: individual tissue packs, hand sanitizer.

Every donation helps support classroom readiness and ensures students have the basic tools they need to focus and learn.

Donation Drop-Off Details

Location: Basement Level of Revere City Hall, by the Office of Engagement & Inclusion; 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151.

Dates: through August 25.

Requirements: Items must be new and unused.

Distribution & Impact

In collaboration with Revere Public Schools and community partners, collected school supplies will be sorted and bundled into kits during the first week of school. Our goal is to assemble 500 supply kits, each containing the full set of essentials listed above, helping to minimize disruptions and ensuring equitable access to school tools.

Spread the Word

Please share this announcement online, with neighbors, volunteer groups and community organizations. Donations can be dropped off a Revere City Hall during the collection period. Thank you in advance for helping Revere’s students start the school year strong!