Don’t forget – Donate school supplies at Shopko
Media contact: Jeffrey DeMars, divisional media relations director, 651-746-3427
Only one week remains to help make sure students in our area are prepared for that first day of school. You can help by donating school supplies at Shopko stores in Minnesota and North Dakota through Friday, Aug. 12.
It’s simple to donate. Customers can drop off school supplies in collection bins that are located at more than 50 Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores.
The “Tools for School” program provides school supplies to students in kindergarten through 12th grade. In August, the supplies will be distributed at local Salvation Army locations based on the community donations, while supplies last. Call your local Salvation Army to register or for more information.
“It’s so important that children are ready for school,” said Lt. Col. Lonneal Richardson, Salvation Army Northern Division Commander. “The shiny, new supplies encourage them to start the school year off on a positive note. This is what it’s all about, communities working together and helping one another.”
The annual “Tools for School” campaign is now in its 11th year.