Salvation Army Helping Students with Tools For School

In communities large and small, The Salvation Army was there to make sure students had what they needed to succeed in school this year. The start of the school year can be overwhelming for parents who often must choose between rent and food and cannot afford to purchase their children’s needed supplies. The Salvation Army has worked with partners across the U.S. to collect and distribute everything from backpacks to paper to glue sticks and markers—the basic items kids need to do their best in the classroom.

Here are a few news stories that highlight programs around the country that helped kids start the year with the best tools for school.

Harlem, New York

https://www.amny.com/education/back-to-school-drive-to-take-place-in-harlem-organizers-plan-to-fill-14000-backpacks-for-public-school-students/

Pittsburgh, PA

https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/salvation-army-first-national-bank-host-back-to-school-bash/

Waco, TX

https://www.kxxv.com/hometown/mclennan-county/salvation-army-of-waco-to-hand-out-backpacks-school-supplies-for-students

Roanoke, VA

https://www.wdbj7.com/video/2023/08/02/back-school-community-fair-returns-salvation-army/

Las Vegas

https://news3lv.com/news/local/salvation-army-provides-back-to-school-backpacks-supplies

Minnesota

https://www.keyc.com/2023/08/10/salvation-army-holds-back-school-community-fair/