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Pre-Loved Backpacks And School Gear Sought In New Cost-of-Living Relief Effort

Thursday, 7 August 2025 08:40

By Martin Osborne

The Toy Library, which organises toy swaps, now wants to help distribute pre-loved school supplies so they get reused by younger generations.

You can now donate old bags and other school equipment to people struggling with back to school costs.

The Toy Library, which organises toy swaps, now wants to help distribute pre-loved school supplies so they get reused by younger generations.

Their Back-To-School campaign looks to relieve the financial pressures of what is considered one of the most expensive times of the year for parents.

Founder Giorgia Anile says a campaign like this creates good habits among children and parents.
 

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