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    • Emergency Services >
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    • En Español
  • Volunteer
    • Current Opportunities
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​Let’s Get Ready for School!

Support LARS’ Back to School Backpack Bonanza!

Do We Have Our Youngest Neighbors' Backs?

dONATE NOW
we are still accepting donations
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Together, we can ensure our youngest neighbors have the tools they need to succeed.
Saturday August 12th
With your help, we can distribute over 1,000+ backpacks filled with essential supplies to students in our community.
Families Served By LARS Information Flyer:  English Flyer  | Spanish (ESP) Flyer

LARS Backpack Bonanza 
Thanks to Our Sponsors


Head of the Class Sponsors
Children's Therapy Group
Teacher’s Pet Sponsors
The Behanna Family
Timothy Leahy
Class Act Sponsors
Adeborale Prest
Ann Meixner
Brooke Tropf
Dorothy Tiffany
First Baptist Church of Beltsville
Michael Skojec
Oaklands Presbyterian Church
Stacy Coker
WSSC

Backpack Buddy Sponsors
Doreen Smith
Gail Johnson
Gloria Snowden
Irene McDonald
Martha Morphy

​How to Help

​Shop Our Supply Lists:
Target: Laurel Advocacy and Referral Services Registry 
Walmart: Our Spark Good Registry (look up as Laurel Advocacy)
Our Supply List Flyer

How to Drop Off Supplies:
Come to LARS during our regularly scheduled times
or by appointment. 
Additional dropoff hours may be added as we get closer to the event. 
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If ordering supplies, please provide a note with your name so we can properly thank you and issue a gift receipt.
If dropping off supplies, please provide a copy of your receipt for your charitable donation. 

​Questions? Please contact Michele Levy at 301-776-0442 x 1038 or 301-278-2473 (call/text).
Donate now
Sponsor the Bonanza!

Interested in Volunteering?

Please email Naira Hirz to find out more. 
OUR OFFICE:
311 Laurel Ave
Laurel, MD 20707


CLIENT SERVICE HOURS:
​M/T/W/TH/F 9:00AM-2:00PM
M 5:00PM-7:30PM
Monday and Friday: By Appointment Only

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: No appointment needed for food assistance
(Clients wishing to schedule a Wednesday appointment can still do so) 
*Appointments are necessary for the following services: Financial Assistance, Clothing Voucher, Eye Glasses Voucher, SNAP Applications or Renewal’s, Obtaining an ID/SS Card and Mail Sign-Up’s* 
 HORARIO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE: 
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L/Mar/Mie/J/V 9:00AM-2:00PM 
L 5:00PM-7:30PM 
Lunes y viernes: solo con cita previa 
Martes, miércoles, jueves: No se necesita cita para asistencia alimentaria 
(Los clientes que deseen programar una cita el miércoles aún pueden hacerlo) 
*Se REQUIEREN citas para los siguientes servicios: Asistencia financiera, cupones de ropa, cupones para anteojos, solicitudes o renovación de SNAP, obtención de una tarjeta de identificación / SS y registro por correo * 


  
DONATION DROP OFF HOURS:
​Monday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM & 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Tuesday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Wednesday: 9:30AM- 1:30PM
Thursday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM

Friday: 9:30AM - 1:30PM
Please drive around to the back parking lot and ring the back doorbell and someone will assist you. Please do not leave donations outside or on the front porch. If you have any questions, send an email. 


CONTACT US:
Phone: 301.776.0442
Fax: 301.604.7076
Site Last Updated  •  February 21,  2023