It's almost time to start thinking about school starting up again -- and you can help make sure students have what they need come the first day.
From July 18-28, you can drop off school supplies at several area locations.
• Nevada State Bank branches throughout Washoe County
• Great Basin Federal Credit Union branches throughout Washoe County
• DR Horton (5190 Neil Road, Suite 310 Reno, 89502)
• Grand Sierra Resort (2500 2nd St, Reno, 89595)
The businesses are open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday:
This school supply drive is in partnership with Communities in Schools of Nevada, which currently serves over 75,000 Nevada students.
Donations, including school supplies, hygiene products and clothing/uniforms, will help students as they return to school.
Some of the most needed items include:
• 3-inch 3-ring binders
• New and unused backpacks
• Journals
• Art supplies (small canvasses and acrylic paints)
• Hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, unscented body wash, razors and shaving cream, shampoo & conditioner)
• Zippered, 3-ring pencil pouches and pencil boxes
• Laundry detergent and dryer sheets
• Coloring and other activity books
• Highlighters
• Colored pencils
You can also make a donation online if you can't make it.
