In collaboration with The Village Bank and The Street Chestnut Hill, Newton Neighbors is collecting school supplies for children in Newton and neighboring towns. Requested are the following items:
- New or gently used backpacks (priority: middle and high school backpacks)
- New or gently used lunchboxes
- Reusable water bottles
- New or gently used graphing calculators
- $25 gift cards to Star Market, Target, or Amazon for school supplies
Please do not donate items with monograms or company-specific logos.
How to Donate:
1. Purchase items and drop off at the following Village Bank locations. (Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday 9am-12pm)
- 307 Auburn Street, Auburndale
- 332 Walnut Street, Newtonville
- 89 Wyman Street, Waban
- 411 Watertown Street, Nonantum
- 1369 Washington Street, West Newton
- 720 Beacon Street, Newton Centre
- Corporate Office & Loan Center: 320 Needham Street, Suite 200 (Mon-Fri only)
2. Purchase items and drop off at the following stores at The Street in Chestnut Hill.
- The Bagel Table
- Hummingbird Books
- Legit Activewear
- OddFellows Ice Cream Co.
3. Purchase items from our Amazon list.
Are you in need of school supplies? Email newtonneighborshelping@gmail.com.
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