United Way of West Tennessee is hosting a drive from Sept. 14 through Sept. 25. and is accepting gently used devices for students in school districts around West Tennessee who lack access to virtual classrooms.
Several of the school districts around West TN have opted for distance learning instead of bringing students back into traditional classrooms. While this is undoubtedly a safer option, it also poses other challenges to overcome. United Way recently provided 212 T-Mobile Hotspot devices to Jackson-Madison County School System for families in need of internet connectivity. And, they are now promoting a drive to help with other devices.

Donations of gently used tablets, iPads, or smartphones may be dropped off at the following locations in West TN:
In Jackson:
• United Way of West Tennessee’s office at 470 N Parkway, Jackson, TN 38301
• RIFA, 133 Airways Blvd., Jackson, TN 38301

Outside of Jackson:
• Jesus Cares, 120 West Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375
• Matthew 25:40, 432 West Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024
• Milan Mustard Seed, 2027 S 2nd Street, Milan, TN 38358
• UT Martin – Parsons Center, 975 Tennessee Ave N, Parsons, TN, 38363
• WE CARE Ministries, 530 N Lindell St, Martin, TN 38237
• McKenzie-Carroll County United Neighbors, 2455 Cedar St, McKenzie, TN 38201

Office hours vary for each location.