DoSomething.org  and Staples are teaming up with the stars from ABC Family’s hit show “Pretty Little Liars” for the Staples for Students Do Something for kids in need national school supply drive.

As part of the Staples for Students campaign, the stars of “Pretty Little Liars” — Lucy Hale, Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, and Shay Mitchell — are encouraging Athens teens to make a difference this summer by collecting school supplies and dropping them at their nearest Staples store from July 3 through Sept. 17.

The local Staples store is at 1036 Highway 72 East.

Staples customers will be able to get involved by donating $1 or more at any Staples store, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Athens students in need.  School supplies and donations will be given locally to the Boys & Girls Club of North Alabama to ensure they get into the hands of disadvantaged youth just in time for the new school year.

“We are all thrilled to be the force behind this year’s Staples for Students campaign,” said Lucy Hale, who plays Aria.  “After participating in last year’s backpack stuffing event and sharing my experience with my cast-mates, we all knew we wanted to be a part of this great cause which encourages teens to make a difference and help students in need start the school year off right.”  

The Staples for Students campaign is offering  new ways for teens to get involved in this year’s programs. By visiting www.staplesforstudents.org, teens can sign-up or get more information to take action:

• Request an Action Kit:  Students can get tips, resources, and flyers on running their own school supply drives in their neighborhoods.   

• Text SUPPLIES to 38383:  Students will receive more information on how to begin their own school supply drive or find their nearest Staples drop-off location.

• Check in on Foursquare:  Starting July 3, teens who check-in at any Staples store on Foursquare will also have a $1 donated on their behalf by Staples to the campaign (up to $5,000).