Personnel from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Jacksonville donated school supplies at local elementary school Hyde Grove Early Learning Center during its open house Aug. 12.

The school supply drive is organized annually by the NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville wardroom. This year personnel from the Mayport detachment also participated, collecting donations during July and early August.

The efforts resulted in a donation of over $700 worth of school supplies.

Items donated included commonly needed items such as backpacks, pencils, crayons, cleaning wipes, and composition books, which were delivered to an enthusiastic Principal AuGena Sapp in time for the first day of school Aug. 15.

"Thank you so much for the donation," said Sapp. "What perfect timing, as we will be sharing supplies for the first of the school year, which is always a demanding time for all families."

In addition to donating school supplies, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville wardroom personnel volunteered to tutor, mentor and be guest speakers for future planned events at Hyde Grove Early Learning Center. This outreach effort is part of a broader partnership between the Naval Air Station Jacksonville School Liaison Program, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, and local schools in need.

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of approximately 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide, providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

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