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At Chesapeake Bank, we believe every student deserves the tools they need to succeed. That’s why we’re proud to support WAVY-TV 10’s Operation School Supplies, a 33-year tradition of empowering students across Hampton Roads with the essentials for a successful school year.
✏️ Join the Mission
Operation School Supplies is more than just a donation drive—it’s a community-wide effort to give students a fresh start in the classroom. WAVY-TV 10 and WVBT FOX43 have championed this initiative for over three decades, and now it’s your turn to make a difference. This year’s initiative kicked off Friday, July 11, 2025, and culminates in a live donation event on Friday, August 1st.
🗓️ How You Can Help
- Drop off new school supplies at designated locations.
- Donate online to help reach even more students. Monetary donations can be made through the link below or via QR code, and we’ll ensure your contribution goes directly to those in need.
📍 Live Donation Event – August 1st
Be part of the excitement during the live donation event on Friday, August 1:
- Patrick Henry Mall, Newport News: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Target at Pembroke Square, Virginia Beach: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Come on over with your donations and help us support local students!
🧃 Most-Needed Items:
- Backpacks
- Folders
- Loose-leaf paper
- Spiral notebooks
- Pens & pencils
- Crayons
- Dry erase markers
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Rulers
- Headphones/earbuds
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
💡 Bonus Tip: Virginia’s sales tax holiday weekend runs from August 1–3, 2025. Perfect timing to stock up on supplies and maximize your impact!
We’re all in this together, making sure students kick off the school year with confidence and everything they need to succeed. Thanks for being part of this amazing community effort.
