The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Share that memory by assisting a child who needs help getting ready for the next school year. For 34 years we have assisted elementary school children in low income families start the school year with the necessary supplies to be successful in school.
There are over 22,000 children in Anne Arundel County who qualify for Federal Lunch assistance, an indication that the children’s families are low income. In 1989 the Department of Social Services began this program and partnered shortly thereafter with the local Board of Education to help children who attend the County’s public elementary schools.
Here’s how the program works:
Eligible students are referred to the program by school guidance counselors and DSS social workers.
Donors (individuals, churches, organizations and businesses) are matched with children in need of school supplies and are provided a list of the required supplies. The donors purchase supplies and backpacks and deliver the items to the Office of School Counselor at the elementary schools the 2nd week in August.
On average, school supplies cost between $50 and $65, depending upon the child’s grade in school.
Simply fill out the donor form and we'll contact you with the name of a child you can help. For more information, contact the Volunteer Office at (410) 269-4462. We've also included a form you can download to fill out if you prefer.
Cash donations should be made payable to:
"Back-to-School Fund"
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
80 West Street
Annapolis, Maryland 21401 (410) 269-4462
