Easy as 1... 2... 3... Donate to the OOY School Supply Drive! By: Orange County Communications Department
For nearly two decades, the Office on Youth (OOY) has provided free school supplies to local families in need. Community support makes the program possible. In preparation, the OOY is seeking school supply donations. For donor convenience, they’re partnering with local businesses to host donation bins until Friday, July 25 at the following locations. BBQ Exchange – 102 Martinsburg Avenue, Gordonsville, VA Dollar General (Multiple Locations)
24247 Constitution Highway, Unionville, VA 32361 Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, VA
36108 Goodwin Drive, Locust Grove, VA 543 North Madison Road, Orange, VA 13260 James Madison Highway, Orange, VA Country Cookin’ Depot – 13246 James Madison Highway, Orange, VA Extension Office - 127 Belleview Avenue, Orange, VA Clearwater Fire Grill – 4276 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, VA
Family Dollar – 143 North Madison Road, Orange, VA Gordon Building – 112 West Main Street, Orange, VA Gordonsville Branch Library – 319 North Main Street, Gordonsville, VA The Licata Group – 36111 Goodwin Drive, Locust Grove, VA Main Orange County Library – 146 North Madison Road, Suite A, Orange, VA Mama’s Pizza – 32311 Constitution Highway, Locust Grove, VA Orange County Chamber of Commerce – 111 Spicer’s Mill Road, Suite B, Orange, VA Orange Pharmacy – 130 West Main Street, Orange, VA Parks & Recreation Office – 11350 Porter Road, Orange, VA Sedwick Building (Office on Youth) – 146 North Madison Road, Suite 102, Orange, VA
Wilderness Branch Library – 6421 Flat Run Road, Locust Grove, VA Some of the most-needed school supply items include: • Backpacks • Binders (1” & 2”)
• Marble Composition Books • Markers (broad tip) • Pencils (12 count) • Pencil Boxes • Pencil Sharpeners • Pens (black, blue, and red) • Scissors • Two-pocket Folders (with and without prongs)
• Crayons (24 count) • Dry Erase Markers • Erasers (pencil top) • Glue sticks (small and large) • Highlighters • Index Cards (3 x 5”)
New this year, the OOY has created an Amazon Wish List with many needed items. Purchases made from this list can be shipped directly to the office by selecting the “Orange County Office on Youth Gift Registry Address” option during checkout. The list can be accessed at https://a.co/f3Kak5V. Monetary donations allow for the purchase of needed supplies not received from the bin donations. To donate, visit orangecountyva.tylerportico.com/payments/billsearch, then select “School Supplies” from the list. Credit cards and e-checks can be accepted through this portal. Distribution of school supplies to students will begin on Tuesday, July 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Office on Youth, located at 146 North Madison Road, Suite 102, Orange, VA 22960. Supplies may be limited, and the Office may not be able to fill everything on a student’s list. Proof of need (TANF, SNAP, Medicaid, etc.) is required to receive supplies, and students must attend Orange County Public Schools or be an Orange County resident to be eligible. For additional information, please contact the Office on Youth at (540) 672-5484 or visit orangecountyva.gov/schoolsupplies.
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OCI July 2025
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