Hillsborough County launches annual “Erase the Need” program

Hillsborough County Tax Collector, Nancy C. Millan announced their annual school supply drive to “Erase the Need” for teachers and students in Hillsborough County.

“Since 2006, we’ve partnered with the Hillsborough Education Foundation to collect school supplies for our students and teachers who need them the most,” Millan said. “HEF is an excellent resource that supports Hillsborough County public schools. I’m thrilled to continue and grow this partnership.”

For almost 35 years the Hillsborough Education Foundation has been committed  to strengthening public education through advocacy, investment of resources,  and programs that empower every student to achieve academic and personal  success. In the 2019-2020 school year alone, HEF distributed 2.7 million dollars in  school supplies to serve around one hundred thousand students. Supplies are  available to teachers in Title one schools to shop for much needed classroom  resources – for free! That means items such as backpacks, pencils, paper,  notebooks, and anything else that you can donate will help make a big  difference in a student’s life.

“Our inventory has really been depleted during the pandemic and we are working to restock our shelves, so all students can have their own basic school supplies that they need to be engaged in their learning.  Your donations will  positively impact classrooms as students head back to school and throughout  the year,” said Hillsborough Education Foundation CEO, Kim Jowell.

The Hillsborough County Tax Collector’s office is asking their employees and  customers to join them in this amazing initiative during the month of July to  “Erase the Need” and put school supplies in the hands of students.

To find a  Tax Collector’s office near you for donation drop off, visit hillstax.org.

To learn more about the Hillsborough Education Foundation and how you can help, visit educationfoundation.com.

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