Dixon Ticonderoga Company is donating two tractor trailers full of free school supplies to Central Florida classrooms via A Gift for Teaching:
· 39,000 pounds
· 62 pallets
· Donation valued at $305,000
o Donation includes:
– Thousands of world-famous No. 2 Dixon Ticonderoga pencils
– Quality Prang watercolor paint, chalk and brushes
– Teacher-preferred Prang Art Markers
WHEN: 10 a.m. Friday, March 30
WHERE: A Gift For Teaching
6501 Magic Way, Building #400C, Orlando
(near the intersection of John Young Parkway and Oakridge Road)
WHY: Dixon’s donation to A Gift For Teaching will put more of the growing-up essentials directly in the hands of students – allowing more kids to dream, create, problem solve and experience a sense of accomplishment and stability. Besides, what better way to celebrate National Pencil Day?
WHO: Dixon Ticonderoga Company: world headquarters located in Heathrow, Fla., celebrating National Pencil Day
Kids In Need Foundation: dedicated to children’s classroom success regardless of economic status
A Gift for Teaching: serving 324 public schools in Central Florida with its free educational supply store
