New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton, the Burlington County Commissioners, and the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office are teaming up again to help make sure every Burlington County child is properly equipped when they return to school this fall.
Through Wednesday, August 12, the three offices will begin collecting donations of new backpacks, school supplies, and other back-to-school items for local families in need. Donations will be accepted at all Burlington County Library System branch libraries, the lobbies of Burlington County government buildings, and at Senator Singleton’s legislative office at 400 North Church Street, Suite 260, Moorestown.
Last summer, more than 500 backpacks filled with supplies were distributed to Burlington County children, and the three offices are hoping to collect enough supplies to prepare even more students for the start of the 2026-27 school year.
“Helping students begin the year with new backpacks and supplies is something we have done annually, and it’s become one of our most important community initiatives. It gives our broader community the chance to come together and become our partners service,” said Senator Singleton, who first took office in the New Jersey Legislature in 2011. “By all of us working together, we can help more students receive the tools they need to succeed in the upcoming school year.”
“Preparing for a new school year can be difficult under normal circumstances, but with prices rising for clothing, electronics and other household goods, it’s become an even greater challenge,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Dr. Felicia Hopson. “The economic conditions have made this year’s school supplies drive that much more important, so we’re excited to once again partner with the Senator Singleton and the Sheriff’s Office to give struggling families some much needed help.”
“We want to ensure as many students as possible begin the school year right with new backpacks and the supplies needed to help them learn and excel,” added Commissioner Randy Brolo, the liaison to the County Department of Human Services. “This drive is a way for our offices and all the residents of Burlington County to work together to help prepare students for another year of learning and success.”
“Burlington County residents and businesses have always stepped up to help any neighbors in need, and we’re confident they will once again rise to the occasion and buy some additional supplies for low-income families,” said Commissioner Tyler Burrell, liaison to Burlington County schools.
“Throughout the year, the Burlington County Sheriff’s Office seeks to assist our communities and those residents who need help the most. This time it’s our children,” said Burlington County Sheriff James Kostoplis. “We want every Burlington County student to begin the school year successfully. By partnering with the Commissioners and Senator Singleton, we can help make a difference for Burlington County students and their families.”
Only new items will be accepted. Some suggested items include: backpacks; calculators; binders; folders; notebooks; paper; composition books; pencils; pencil cases; pens; crayons; markets; highlighters; erasers; small hand sanitizers; lunch boxes; scissors; and index cards.
Details on how families in need can register to receive supplies will be announced in August.
