ORLANDO, Fla. — As many in Central Florida are getting ready to head back to school next week, a new store has opened to help educators in Orange County get prepared.
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Channel 9 was there Tuesday as a new school supply store opened.
Photos: Store offers free school supplies to Orange County teachers
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What makes this store special? The school supplies are free, and it’s only available for teachers.
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It’s along Magic Way, near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Oak Ridge Road.
Orange County teachers can head there to pick up classroom supplies, for free.
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The nonprofit, A Gift for Teaching,” runs the store.
“For every dollar we receive, we’re able to distribute $10 worth of school supplies,” said Jane Thompson with A Gift for Teaching. “And we’re not just here for back to school, we are here all year long, so we are kicking of a great school year.”
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Officials said the nonprofit has given out nearly $164 million worth of supplies since 1998.
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