“Thousands of new school supplies are collected each year by the First Class Project for needy students in the Davenport Community School District and Diocese of Davenport Schools.  This program combines the generosity of area community members with the efforts of the staff of the Davenport Post Office who pick up these school supply donations on their daily routes on the specially designated date. 

Our goal is “to make sure all students have the school supplies they need to start the new school year positively and successfully.” 

Through the First Class Project, the following supplies are collected and distributed to public and private schools.

• No. 2 Pencils

• Red Pencils

• Colored Pencils

• Blue & Black Pens

• Crayons

• Washable Markers

• Washable Glue

• Pencil Boxes

• Pocket Folders

• Spiral Notebooks

• Theme Paper

• Scissors

Watch local media for the next First Class event – usually held in August – or call the district’s Development office at 336-5088.