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Free supplies for Chesterfield teachers return for new school year

Posted at 12:05 PM, Aug 10, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-10 12:11:44-04

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A free store for Chesterfield County teachers and school staff members is re-opening for the new school year.

From Crayons to Computers will open for teachers on Aug. 24 from 1-5:30 p.m. Starting Sept. 1, the store will be open during its regular hours of 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when school is in session.

The store is located in Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike.

From Crayons to Computers is supported by the Chesterfield Education Foundation. The store gets donations from individuals, businesses and community groups and pass those items to teachers for free.

If you want to donate to From Crayons to Computers, used and new items are welcome, and all donations are tax deductible. The store accepts books, paper, pencils, notebooks, filing cabinets, bookshelves, decorations, craft supplies and more.

If you are replacing office furniture, clearing out a warehouse or de-cluttering, call 276-7407 or 305-4279 or email ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net to schedule a drop-off or pickup time.

For more information you can visit the Chesterfield County Public Schools website.

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