Boca Raton Airport to Hold 3^rd Annual Back to School Supply Drive July 6^th – 23^rd

BOCA RATON, FL – July 1, 2020 

 For the third year in a row the Boca Raton Airport Authority along with Airport tenants including Signature Flight Support, Reliable Jet, Atlantic Aviation, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Boca Aircraft Maintenance and Privaira will collect school supplies for the Spirit of Giving Network’s, Back to School Bash.

“This year, we want to collect more supplies than before,” said Boca Raton Airport Authority (BRAA) Executive Director Clara Bennett. “With the current COVID-19 situation, and the uncertainty of what the 2020-2021 school year will look like, it is important to provide students with what they need to succeed this year.  The Boca Raton Airport and our tenants are proud to support Spirit of Giving in achieving this goal.”

School supplies can be dropped off inside the lobbies at:

• BRAA Administration Building, located at 903 NW 35^th Street, Boca Raton FL 33431
• Signature Flight Support, located at 3300 Airport Rd, Boca Raton FL 33431
• Reliable Jet Maintenance, located at 3900 Airport Rd, Boca Raton FL 33431
• Atlantic Aviation, located at 3700 Airport Rd, Boca Raton FL 33431
• Fairfield Inn and Suites Boca Raton located at 3400 Airport Road, Boca Raton FL 33431
• Boca Aircraft Maintenance located at 3300 Airport Road Boca Raton FL 33431
• Privaira located at 3690 Airport Road, Boca Raton FL 33431

The most needed items are:

• Standard school supplies (pencils, pens, paper, glue sticks, etc.)
• Socks and Shoes (all sizes)
• Red, navy and light blue polo-style uniform shirts
• Personal hand sanitizer
• Personal hygiene products (deodorant, shampoo, feminine products)

Spirit of Giving Network, Inc. Is a registered 401(c)(3) nonprofit that serves children and families in Palm Beach County.  Their vision is to create more unified, vibrant communities.  The Spirit of Giving has two signature projects during the year, the Holiday Gift Drive and the Community Back to School Bash.

Lindy Harvey, Spirit of Giving Executive Director, stated last year they provided over 4,000 children in Southern Palm Beach County with a backpack full of supplies to begin the school year.  Due to COVID-19, this year’s event will not be like years past, they know the need will be even greater and are committed to getting all the supplies the children need to start the new school year with some normalcy.

Spirit of Giving is always looking for donations and volunteers.  This year’s Back to School Bash will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020.  Anyone who would like to help can find additional information on their website www.spiritofgivingnetwork.com.