Pass it on: helping children in Gatineau access school supplies 

The Gatineau Social Pediatrics Centre is collecting donations of school supplies from June 25 to August 2 for underprivileged kids.

Djeneba Dosso

Help a child start the school year on the right foot during your next shopping trip. The Gatineau Social Pediatrics Centre has partnered with the shopping centre Les Promenades to collect donation school items for children. All items, including notebooks, pens, school bags, calculators, lunch boxes and any other school equipment must be new or in good condition. Donors can drop off their items in the designated box located at the mall’s Customer Service desk near the food court. Donations will then be passed on to children and families who need them most.

“It is essential that children start the school year off on the right foot by having the school supplies they need for their learning,” reads a release from Les Promenades Gatineau. “Together, let’s make a difference in the community!”

The “Pass it on” initiative has slowly mobilized across the province, with shopping centres Les Promenades Drummondville and Beauport joining the campaign.

With notes and edits from Mary Baskin and Lily Ryan.

Photo caption: Make a difference in a child’s life by donating school supplies during your next shopping trip to Les Promenades Gatineau. All donations will be passed on to local families in need.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Les Promenades Gatineau.