06/16/2026
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The City of Statesville NC is once again rallying the community to help local students start the school year prepared and ready to learn.
Beginning June 17 and continuing through July 24, residents are encouraged to donate school supplies at collection sites throughout the city. Donations will support the Village Intervention Partnership's (VIP) annual backpack giveaway during the ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the Statesville Event Center.
The school supply drive aims to ease the financial burden on families while ensuring students have the tools they need for a successful school year. By working together, community members can help local students begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies such as:
๐นWashable markers + Dry erase markers
๐นHighlighters + 3-ring binders
๐นLoose leaf paper + Wide-ruled notebooks
๐นFolders and dividers + No. 2 pencils
๐นPens + Erasers + Crayons
๐นColored pencils + Pencil boxes or pouches
๐นGlue sticks + Scissors
๐นPencil sharpeners + Index cards
๐นWired earbuds
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๐นStatesville City Hall (227 S. Center St)
๐นCustomer Service Office (301 S. Center St)
๐นStatesville Event Center (300 S. Center St)
๐นStatesville Recreation Center (1875 Simonton Rd)
๐นStatesville Police Department (330 S. Tradd St)
๐นFire Station 1 (822 Fifth St)
๐นFire Station 2 (110 Security Dr)
๐นFire Station 3 (779 Eastside Dr)
๐นFire Station 4 )115 Martin Ln)
๐นStatesville Regional Airport (238 Airport Rd)
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The ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ, part of ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐'๐ฌ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, honors the people, stories, and traditions that have shaped our community and our nation. The festival will feature historical exhibits, live entertainment, cultural displays, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to connect with local organizations.
As part of the festival, the City of Statesville's school supply drive will support the Village Intervention Partnership's (VIP) annual backpack giveaway, helping local students prepare for the upcoming school year. School supplies collected through the drive will be used to fill backpacks distributed to students and families attending the event.
By combining the school supply drive with the Statesville Heritage Festival, the city and its community partners are celebrating our shared history while investing in the next generation.
Residents are encouraged to mark their calendars for the ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐
๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ฅ on Saturday, August 1, at the Statesville Event Center. Additional details about the festival, exhibits, entertainment, and activities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Residents who would like to support local students but are unable to attend the festival are encouraged to make donations at any of the designated collection sites through July 24.
Together, we can help ensure every child begins the school year with the supplies they need to succeed.
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