While summer is still in full swing, Bloom is already preparing to help foster children across Georgia head back to school with confidence.
On Wednesday, July 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Bloom will host its annual Back to School Drive-a-Thon, a convenient drive-thru donation event where community members can drop off new school supplies that will directly benefit children and families impacted by foster care.
We’re excited to expand the event with three convenient drop-off locations, thanks to our generous community partners, Line Creek Brewery and The Pink Chair.
“Every child deserves to walk into their classroom feeling prepared and confident,” said Becky Davenport, President & CEO of Bloom. “For children in foster care, something as simple as a new backpack or school supplies can serve as a reminder that their community sees them, supports them, and believes in them.”
With more than 11,000 children currently in Georgia’s foster care system, the need for support continues to grow. Donations collected during the Drive-a-Thon will help stock Bloom’s resource centers and provide foster families with the essential supplies children need for a successful school year.
Most Needed Items
- Crayola crayons (24-pack or larger; Crayola brand only)
- Composition notebooks (1 subject)
- #2 pencils (10-pack or larger; non-mechanical)
- College-ruled and wide-ruled notebook paper
- Blue or black ink pens
- Colored pencils
- Crayola markers
- Spiral notebooks
- 3-ring binders
Additional Needs
- Clear backpacks
- Lunchboxes
- Water bottles
- Index cards (3×5, 100-pack or larger)
- Pencil boxes
- Glue sticks
Drive-Thru Drop-Off Locations
Bloom Volunteer & Donation Center, 115 Marquis Dr., Fayetteville
Line Creek Brewery, 150 Huddleston Rd., Peachtree City
The Pink Chair, 15 Barnes St., Senoia
Bloom is also seeking volunteers to help staff the drive-thru donation stations throughout the day. Whether you’re donating supplies, volunteering your time, or organizing a collection drive with your workplace, church, neighborhood, or civic group, every contribution helps ensure a child in foster care begins the school year feeling prepared, supported, and cared for.
For those unable to attend in person, Bloom offers an Amazon Wish List to make giving easy. Visit https://a.co/0eF7cpkc.
