COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) is excited to announce the return of the Palmetto Pencil Project, a statewide teacher supply drive aimed at supporting educators and classrooms across South Carolina. The initiative reinforces SCETV’s continued commitment to education and community engagement.
From July 1–31, individuals and community groups are invited to donate classroom essentials that directly benefit teachers and enhance student learning. Requested items include:
- Writing Tools: Pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, crayons, dry erase markers
- Paper Products: Printing paper, notebook paper, construction paper, composition notebooks, spiral notebooks
- Folders/Envelopes: Two-pocket folders, manila folders/envelopes
- Adhesives: Glue sticks, scotch tape refills, whiteout
- Desk Supplies: Erasers, staplers/staples, post-it notes, scissors
- Cleaning and Hygiene: Kleenex, hand sanitizer, Lysol wipes, Ziploc bags
Community partners and SCETV facilities across the state will serve as collection sites during the monthlong drive. Supplies may be dropped off between July 1 and July 31 at the following locations:
Upstate
ETV Upstate Studio
375 Hodge Drive
Media Building
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Chapman Cultural Center
West Wing Lobby (Carlos Dupré Mosley Building)
200 E. St. John St.
Spartanburg, SC 29306
Urban League of the Upstate Entrepreneurship and Career Development Center (ECDC Building)
821 Whitlock St.
Spartanburg, SC 29301
Rock Hill
ETV Carolinas
452 S. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Sumter
Tin Lizzie's Café of Sumter
105 E. Wesmark Blvd., Suite 1
Sumter, SC 29150
Lowcountry
ETV Lowcountry
925 Ribaut Road
Beaufort, SC 29902
Midlands
SCETV Columbia Studios (Front Lobby Entrance)
1041 George Rogers Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29201
Gibson's Jewelers Inc.
2701 Rosewood Drive, Suite C
Columbia, SC 29201
Battle Animal Care Clinic
9367 Garners Ferry Road
Hopkins, SC 29061
Items collected through the Palmetto Pencil Project will be donated to school districts and educators serving the communities where donations are received.
Through the Palmetto Pencil Project, SCETV and its community partners help provide essential classroom supplies and strengthen learning environments for students across South Carolina.
For more information about the Palmetto Pencil Project, including supply lists and drop-off locations, visit SCETV.org/