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11 Cares Pack the Bus event Aug. 27 at participating Staples locations

PITTSBURGH — It’s almost back to school time, and that means 11 Cares and our partners will be having another 11 Cares Pack the Bus event with the Education Partnership.

This year’s summer school tools drive will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Pittsburgh area Staples locations.

Participating Staples locations include:

  • 4801 McKnight Road (North Hills Village Mall)
  • 6521 Steubenville Pike
  • 2515 Banksville Road
  • 999 Freeport Road (The Waterworks)
  • 6375 Penn Ave in Pittsburgh (Suite B)

Throughout the month of August, 11 Cares partner Clearview Federal Credit Union will be collecting at all of its locations. Click here for a full list of locations.

Most needed supplies include pencils, notebooks, markers (eight-pack), crayons (24-pack), filler paper and scissors. Other high-need items include copy paper (8.5 x 11 inches, white), headphones, dry erase markers and desk chairs.

If you’re not able to make it out, you can text pencil to 41444 to make a donation.

Thanks for considering helping Pittsburgh-area students and schools.

11 Cares is sponsored by 84 Lumber, Clearview Federal Credit Union, Duquesne Light Company and Highmark Wholecare.