Windstream hosts local school supply drive for Kentucky students

LEXINGTON, Ky.  (WTVQ) – Windstream has announced a local back-to-school supply donation drive taking place July 16 through August 17.

Windstream says the community can donate new school supplies and other classroom materials by placing donations in the collection bins at the Windstream retail store located at on 2121 Richmond Road, Suite 110.

Students’ and teachers’ wish lists include basic school supplies, such as paper, crayons, scissors, pencils, pens, glue, markers, folders, and erasers, as well as other items used in classrooms every day, such as tissues and hand sanitizer.

All donations received from the drive will be provided to Fayette Board of Education.

As part of Windstream’s continued involvement in the community, anyone that goes to a retail store during the school supply drive can enter to win a Chromebook 11.  A donation is not required to enter the drawing.

To donate visit the Windstream retail store at 2121 Richmond Road, Suite 110 in Lexington, Ky.