P.R.A.Y. (Pike Road Advocates 4 You), a new local nonprofit dedicated to serving neighbors in need, has launched a community-wide school supply drive to help hundreds of students start the year prepared. Donation boxes are in place now through Friday, July 24, with supplies to be distributed at the Pike Road Back to School Bash on August 1, 2026.
Organizers say the need is significant: according to data provided by Town Hall, 600 families with children enrolled in Pike Road Schools fall below the poverty line.
“Our mission is to sustain the needs of our fast-growing community and support each other in difficult times,” said organizer Gina Scaletta, noting that P.R.A.Y. was formed to keep resources local and reduce reliance on already overburdened services in Montgomery. The drop-off sites are staffed by local business owners and employees who volunteer with P.R.A.Y.
Organizers are urging residents to spread the word, make a donation or take advantage of this tax-free weekend to purchase some items to donate.
“Back to school can be an exciting time, but for some, it can be a time of stress and struggle,” Scaletta said. “We hope to lighten the burden for families who are also juggling clothing, haircuts, activities, and meals.”
Drop-off locations (through Friday, July 24):
- Pet Palace Hotels
- Hole in the Wall
- Town Hall Lobby
- The Spot
Requested Items
- Backpacks
- Looseleaf paper
- 2 pencils
- Pens
- Hand sanitizer
- Ziplock bags
- Kleenex
- Paper towels
- Dry erase markers
- Pencil cases
- Pencil sharpeners
- Glue sticks
- Notebooks
- Solid color folders
- Crayola markers
- Crayola crayons
- Crayola colored pencils
- Highlighters
- Index cards
- Lunch boxes
- Reusable water bottles
Make a contribution
- Cash App: $PRadvocates4you
- GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/47daf493e
Distribution details
- Supplies will be distributed at the Pike Road Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
For questions or more information, email PRadvocates4you@gmail.com.
Organizers emphasize that every item and dollar helps—and that early donations are especially critical to ensure students have what they need on day one.
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