The Mansfield Staples has donated 280 care packages to The Arc of Warren County’s Day Program and Recreation Department that include craft and office supplies.

Each package includes crayons, colored pencils, hand sanitizer, and pocket folders.

 “Donations like these allow the agency to lessen supply costs that we would normally have to incur,” said John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County. “This type of gift makes a positive impact in our operations. I would like to thank Staples for seeking our agency out and lending this helping hand.”

The supplies will be used for upcoming activities at Camp Warren, as well as in the day programs.  In addition, some will be distributed to the agency’s first Pandemic Pen Pal Park ‘N Party, which will be held on April 25. This distanced event will be held outdoors and will allow consumers to acquire pen pal letters and information, plus experience some entertainment surprises.

“This donation would not have been possible without the generosity of our customers and the commitment from our staff,” said Bill Ritacco, General Manager of Staples in Mansfield. “Our employees are diligent about inquiring all who frequent our store if they are willing to support local non-profits in this manner.  I am pleased to gift these needed supplies to an organization that provides such important services to our entire county.”

The Arc is a national organization that has served individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their family members since 1950.  The Arc of Warren County is one of 700 chapters of The Arc and has served more than 1,100 people annually for the past 66 years.