Salvation Army school supply collection drive slated for Saturday at Shoe Show
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Salvation Army of Whitley County will be having it's second "Pack-A-Truck" event to help fill a truck with school supplies for area children this Saturday, August 1.
The collection drive will take place near Shoe Show in the Wal-Mart plaza from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
“The need this year is greater then years past. Be a part of helping Whitley County kids with school supplies,” said Pat Mossburg of the Salvation Army of Whitley County. “Stop by and hand some school supplies to one of our volunteers and lets pack the truck full.”
A few of the much needed items this year include flash drives, paper, pencils, pens, crayons, Kleenex, wet wipes and storage bags.
Mossburg said even items with company logos on them are acceptable.
The items will be disbursed to local families, based on level of need, beginning August 10.
“It really does take a village to raise a child. I hope church groups, youth organizations, businesses and service groups participate,” Mossburg said.
For more information, contact Pat Mossburg at 248-1711.