BORDENTOWN, NJ — New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton, Burlington County Commissioners, and Burlington County Sheriff’s Office want to make sure every Burlington County child is prepared to return to school this fall.

Now through Wednesday, August 12, all three offices will collect donations of new backpacks, school supplies, and other back-to-school items for local families in need.

Details on how families in need can register to receive supplies will be announced in August.

“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. “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.”

Donations of back-to-school items for local families in need will be accepted at all Burlington County Library System branch libraries, including the Bordentown Library (18 East Union Street, Bordentown City), the lobbies of Burlington County government buildings, and at Senator Singleton’s legislative office at 400 North Church Street, Suite 260, in Moorestown.

Donations must be new and include backpacks, calculators, binders, folders, notebooks, paper, composition books, pencils, pencil cases, pens, crayons, markers, highlighters, erasers, small hand sanitizer, lunch boxes, scissors and index cards.

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.

“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,” said 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.”

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