School Supply Drive At Penny Post

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Written By Amy Rutherford

I think it goes without saying that students and teachers could use as much support as possible as we gear up for another uneasy school year. The last thing anyone should be worrying about is whether or not they have the supplies needed to make it through the year. If you’re looking for a way to help, The Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) School Supply Drive has begun!

Through August 19, Penny Post and Red Barn Mercantile will have collection bins set up at the front of each store. Both shops are offering 10% off* purchases made at the time of drop-off. (*Custom and special orders are not eligible.) Everything collected will go straight to Cora Kelly Elementary School.

In addition to school supplies, Penny Post is also collecting notes of encouragement to pass on to students and teachers as they begin their school year. A sweet and easy way to spread a bit of cheer. We'll have a station set up at Penny Post (starting Monday, August 9) with all the supplies needed to create as many colorful notes as you can whip up. We have no doubt our Penny Post people will deliver in the love note department. 

A list of supplies needed can be found on our website. 

Thank you in advance for whatever you’re able to donate to help ACPS start their school year off right. The School Supply Drive ends Thursday, August 19, so be sure to bring your donations in before then!

Amy Rutherford

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Owner Amy Rutherford started Red Barn because she wanted to deliver a service — to provide both old and new in one place. No longer will busy shoppers be limited to reproductions or forced to shop multiple flea markets for the look or gifts they want. The trick in blending old and new, vintage and modern, classic and quirky, is balance. And Amy’s knack for mixing rustic antiques with urban chic has created a look that is both fresh and familiar.

Located in the heart of Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, Penny Post is an independent boutique specializing in custom stationery and wedding invitations. Inspired by the art of personal correspondence, the power of handwritten notes, and the smell of freshly printed stationery, we surround ourselves with quirky, hilarious, and classically beautiful things to make life a little brighter.

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