RICHMOND HILL, ON, July 31, 2017 /CNW/ - To help students in need
get back-to-school with the essential supplies, Staples Canada has begun its annual School
Supply Drive. Now in its 12th year, the back-to-school program has
raised more than $12 million for
children in need, thanks to the generosity of Staples customers.
This year, Staples has
partnered with pop superstar Lady Gaga to support this
initiative.
"The School Supply Drive is near and dear to our hearts," said
Mary Sagat, President of
Staples Canada. "There is nothing
more important than having the right tools, and we are proud to
help millions of young people start their school year on the right
track with the supplies they need to be successful."
Until September 12, customers can
participate in the School Supply Drive by adding a donation to
their purchases made in store and online at Staples.ca. The
campaign is managed by local Staples stores, with funds raised supporting a
local community organization, such as Boys and Girls Clubs of
Canada, United Way, Salvation Army
and Breakfast Club of Canada.
Annually, Staples customers donate
more that $1.5 million to local
non-profits through the Staples School Supply Drive.
"Our team members care deeply about this program," added Sagat.
"They take pride in the fact that they are reaching out to their
peers and asking them to support a program that gives something
directly back to their community."
To learn more about the Staples School Supply Drive and to make
a donation, visit www.staples.ca/supplydrive.
About Staples Canada/Bureau
en Gros
Staples
Canada/Bureau en Gros makes it easy to make more happen with
more products and more ways to shop. Through its world-class
retail, online and delivery capabilities, Staples lets customers shop however and
whenever they want, whether it's in-store, online, on mobile
devices, or through the company's buy online, pick up in store
option. Staples is dedicated to
offering customers the highest level of service, with more products
than ever, including technology, facilities and breakroom supplies,
furniture, safety supplies, medical supplies, and Print and
Marketing services. The company also invests in a number of
corporate giving programs that actively support environmental,
educational and entrepreneurial initiatives in Canadian communities
from coast to coast. Visit www.staples.ca for more information, or
visit us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
SOURCE Staples Canada Inc.