Friends of Jupiter Beach Cleanup & Back-to-School Supply Drive
Friends of Jupiter Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup
🌊🧹 Help Keep Jupiter’s Beaches Beautiful While Supporting Local Students
Give back to the community in two meaningful ways during the Friends of Jupiter Beach Monthly Beach Cleanup & Back-to-School Supply Drive. Spend the morning helping protect one of South Florida’s most beautiful coastlines, then donate school supplies to help local students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed.
Whether you’re a longtime volunteer or joining for the first time, this family-friendly event is a rewarding way to make a difference.
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Ocean Cay Park – Anita Lankler Pavilion
2188 Marcinski Road, Jupiter, FL 33477
🎟️ Free to Participate
🌴 Help Clean Jupiter’s Beaches
Volunteers will work together to clean approximately 2½ miles of beach, stretching from the Juno Beach Pier to the southern edge of Carlin Park.
Cleanup efforts include:
🏖️ Beach shoreline
🚶 Beach walkways and crossovers
🚗 Parking areas
🌿 Park grounds
♻️ Recycling collection
Friends of Jupiter Beach provides gloves, grabbers, and collection bags, so all you need to bring is your enthusiasm!
🎒 Back-to-School Supply Drive
This month’s cleanup also features a Back-to-School School Supply Drive benefiting local students.
Some of the most-needed donations include:
🎒 Backpacks
✏️ Pencils
🖍️ Crayons
📒 Wide-ruled composition notebooks
📄 Construction paper
🖍️ Colored pencils and markers
🧴 Glue sticks
📏 Highlighters
🧽 Erasers
📋 Dry erase markers and student whiteboards
🎧 Student headphones or earbuds
📎 Scotch tape
Every donation helps local children begin the school year prepared and ready to learn.
🥐 Volunteer Perks
After the cleanup, volunteers who return by 9:30 AM can enjoy:
🥐 Complimentary breakfast snacks
🥤 Refreshments
🎁 Free prize drawings
🤝 Time to connect with fellow volunteers and community members
What to Wear & Bring
For your safety and comfort, please wear:
👟 Closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops)
🧢 Hat
☀️ Sunscreen
🦟 Bug spray
👕 Clothing that protects your arms and legs
Important Information
✅ Individual volunteers do not need to register in advance.
🎓 Students seeking community service hours must check in by 8:00 AM sharp to receive two hours of service credit.
👥 Organized groups should contact Friends of Jupiter Beach in advance. Group participation is limited to ensure a quality volunteer experience.
☔ The cleanup will be canceled in the event of rain or dangerous weather.
Event Details
📅 Saturday, August 8, 2026
🕗 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
📍 Ocean Cay Park – Anita Lankler Pavilion
2188 Marcinski Road
Jupiter, FL 33477
🎟️ Admission: Free
Why You’ll Love It
🌊 Help protect Jupiter’s beautiful beaches
♻️ Support local environmental conservation
🎒 Donate school supplies for local students
🥐 Enjoy complimentary breakfast and refreshments
🎁 Win free prizes
🤝 Meet fellow volunteers who care about the community
Whether you’re passionate about protecting our coastline, supporting local students, or simply looking for a meaningful way to spend your Saturday morning, the Friends of Jupiter Beach Cleanup & Back-to-School Supply Drive is a wonderful opportunity to give back while enjoying the outdoors.
