The deadline is approaching for residents who want to support local students through Torrance’s annual Back-to-School Supply Drive.

The city is accepting donations through Thursday, July 23, giving community members a limited window to contribute new classroom essentials before the drive closes. The campaign is currently highlighted among the city’s active community initiatives.

School-supply drives can help reduce the financial pressure families face at the beginning of a new academic year. Even basic items such as notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, crayons and backpacks can add up quickly when several children are preparing to return to school.

Residents interested in participating should review the city’s current drive information before purchasing or delivering supplies. Accepted items, collection locations and drop-off hours may be specific, and donations generally need to be new and unused.

Because the July 23 deadline falls this week, anyone who has already purchased supplies should avoid waiting until the last day to deliver them. Confirming the collection location in advance can also prevent a missed donation.

The drive offers Torrance residents a practical way to make a direct local difference: one backpack, notebook or box of pencils can help a student begin the school year feeling prepared and included.

Review the Back-to-School Supply Drive information: