TERRE HAUTE IN – With the new school year approaching rapidly, The Salvation Army will be giving away 500 backpacks and basic school supplies to Vigo County K-12 students in need. The dates and times the supplies will be given out are:

July 29th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

July 30th – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

July 31st – 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Those seeking assistance will need to provide a picture ID, proof of address within Vigo County, and proof of income or benefits in the last thirty days for all adults. Two forms of ID will be needed for each child (social security cards and birth certificates preferred.)

Items given away will depend on donations received.

Elizabeth Little, caseworker, said “We expect to assist 500 children and their families with needed supplies to help them be successful in the upcoming school year. This year we are trying something new and partnering with The Terre Haute Boys and Girls Club! As always, both monetary contributions and in kind donations are greatly appreciated. We appreciate our community partner’s assistance in helping to provide this program again for the 2019-2020 school year. Thank You in advance for your contributions and for partnering with us in this ministry.”

Donations of pencils, pointed scissors, pocket folders, markers, and wide-ruled notebooks are especially needed.

Financial contributions also give the flexibility to buy in bulk at reduced prices. School supplies or financial donations can be taken to the office at 234 S 8th St. Please call 232-4081 for more information.

This year, on July 31st, there will also be clothing items available to purchase for $1 per item, during the back to school program hours.