Chesterfield County Airport Hosts 6th Annual School Supplies Drive
TL;DR: Chesterfield County Airport is hosting its annual school supplies drive to collect donations for local students preparing for the school year.
Quick facts
- Who: Chesterfield County Airport, Chesterfield Police Department, Chesterfield Public Library, Chesterfield County Public Schools
- What: Annual school supplies drive collecting donations (colored pencils, notebooks, glue sticks, markers, and other educational materials) for students in need
- When: July through August 2026
- Where: Chesterfield County Airport terminal (7511 Airfield Drive) and multiple library and county locations throughout Chesterfield County
The story
Chesterfield County Airport is hosting its annual school supplies drive to collect essential educational materials for local students as they prepare for the upcoming school year. The drive accepts donations at the airport terminal located at 7511 Airfield Drive, as well as at additional drop-off locations throughout the county.
Requested supply items include colored pencils, composition notebooks, dry erase markers, glue sticks, highlighters, markers, pencils, pencil bags and boxes, pocket folders, scissors, and washable markers. Residents can donate supplies at the airport terminal, all Chesterfield Public Library branches, the County Administration Building (9901 Lori Road), the Community Development Building (9800 Government Center Parkway), and the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center (6610 Public Safety Way).
The drive partners Chesterfield Police Department, the Chesterfield Public Library, and Chesterfield County Public Schools to distribute supplies to students in need. For additional information, residents can contact Jeremy Wilkinson at WilkinsonJ@chesterfield.gov or 804-768-7700.
Key players
- Chesterfield County Airport: Host and primary collection location
- Chesterfield Police Department: Partner organization
- Chesterfield Public Library: Partner organization and drop-off location
- Chesterfield County Public Schools: Partner organization and beneficiary of collected supplies
Key dates
- 2026-07-22: School supplies drive begins
- 2026-08-11: School supplies drive ends
Why it matters: The drive ensures that students facing financial hardship have access to essential school supplies, helping level the playing field as the new school year begins.
Places
- Chesterfield County Airport
- County Administration Building
- Community Development Building
- Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center
- Chesterfield Public Library branches
Development timeline
- 2026-07-22Chesterfield County Airport School Supplies Drive Begins: Annual drive launches to collect school supplies for local students in need [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6277&ARC=15795)
- 2026-08-11Chesterfield County Airport School Supplies Drive Ends: Final collection date for school supply donations [[source]](https://www.chesterfield.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6277&ARC=15795)
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