Help support young children and families by hosting a collection box for essential preschool and learning supplies.
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Turn your space into a hub for community impact. By hosting a collection box for Ready, Set, Learn: Preschool Supply Drive, you’ll help provide essential learning supplies to young children and families supported by ABC Head Start. Whether you’re a business, workplace, or simply want to rally your friends, family, or neighbourhood, hosting is easy and flexible. We’ll provide the tools and resources you need — you bring the community together.
The Product Drive will run from May 11 – 29. Sign up before April 24, 2026 to secure your box and join a growing network of changemakers committed to supporting early learning!
Donations must be new in unopened packaging.
Crayons, washable markers, washable tempera paint, watercolour paint sets (paint pucks), child-safe paintbrushes, construction paper, safety scissors, glue sticks, white school glue, playdough, craft supplies (popsicle sticks, pipe cleaners, pom-poms), stickers
Age-appropriate books (board books and picture books), alphabet or number flashcards, puzzles (wooden or chunky pieces), educational / learning toys, sorting & counting toys, magnetic letters and numbers, wooden building blocks, small dry erase boards, dry erase markers
Sensory toys (fidget toys, textured items), simple musical instruments (bells, shakers, rhythm sticks), noise-cancelling headphones
All items collected will go to United Way's funded partner ABC Head Start Society.
ABC Head Start is dedicated to empowering children and families through early childhood education and support. We focus on providing inclusive, high-quality programs for children aged 3-5, helping them develop socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically during their critical early years.
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