Seminole County organization collects school supplies for the upcoming year

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A Seminole County organization is helping students in low-income households get ready for the upcoming school year.

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Tools 4 Seminole Schools will hold a school supply drive through July 31.

These supplies will benefit Seminole County Public Schools students and classrooms.

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According to the county, 50% of students participate in the free and reduced meals program.

Drop-off locations will be at all Seminole County Fire Department stations, Seminole County Library branches and Red Bug Lake Park.

The county is asking for the following new items:

• Color markers
• Color pencils
• Crayons
• Dry-erase markers
• Pencils
• Erasers
• Pens
• Scissors
• Glue
• Folders
• Notebooks
• Notebook paper

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