City of Statesville Launches 2026 School Supply Drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 15, 2026
STATESVILLE, NC – The City of Statesville 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 Statesville Heritage Festival 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:
- Washable markers
- Dry erase markers
- Highlighters
- 3-ring binders
- Loose leaf paper
- Wide-ruled notebooks
- Folders and dividers
- No. 2 pencils
- Pens
- Erasers
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Pencil boxes or pouches
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Pencil sharpeners
- Index cards
- Wired earbuds
Supply Drive Drop-Off Locations
- Statesville City Hall – 227 S. Center Street
- Customer Service Office – 301 S. Center Street
- Statesville Event Center – 300 S. Center Street
- Statesville Recreation Center – 1875 Simonton Road
- Statesville Police Department – 330 S. Tradd Street
- Fire Station 1 – 822 Fifth Street
- Fire Station 2 – 110 Security Drive
- Fire Station 3 – 779 Eastside Drive
- Fire Station 4 – 115 Martin Lane
- Statesville Regional Airport – 238 Airport Road
Statesville Heritage Festival
The Statesville Heritage Festival, part of Statesville's America 250 Celebration, 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 Statesville Heritage Festival 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.
