![United Way Has Unique School Supply Drive Opportunity](https://townsquare.media/site/65/files/2020/08/sharon-mccutcheon-Vl0KHsz67kE-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
United Way Has Unique School Supply Drive Opportunity
Today I spoke with Sam Switzer from United Way of central Minnesota about the great need for school supplies this year amid this everchanging climate involving the mix of at home learning with in class learning.
Normally during a school year, our students get some of their necessary supplies while in the classroom; this year, we are presented with a whole new way of trying to reach students that really need the extra help. Some families actually have to choose between buying their children school supplies, and having food on the table that day.
![AM 1240 WJON logo](https://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2021/11/attachment-wjonam-alexacard-big.jpg?w=100)
That's why they have come up with a few different options to make things easier for our future workers of America.
COLLECT SUPPLIES
Consider holding a school supply drive at your office. Items can be dropped off at the United Way office. Please contact Mary Krippner to set up a time to deliver: mkrippner@unitedwayhelps.org, or 320.223.7991
The items most needed are:
- Pencils
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Pencil box
- 24 count crayons
- 12 count color pencils
- Markers
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Pencil sharpener
MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH IMPACKS
Impacks has pledged to donate a supply kit for every five kits purchased. Please consider purchasing a supply kit for a family in need today. You can purchase Full, Half or Quarter filled packs for students by clicking HERE.
MAKE A DONATION
Finally, if you're super busy and the easiest way for you to help is to make a financial donation, simply click HERE.
READ ON: Here's how to apply for rent relief
More From AM 1240 WJON
![Grant To Help Central MN United Way Educate About New Financial Aid Forms](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/02/attachment-Untitled-design-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![United Way Seeking Grant Applications from Non-Profits](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2020/04/GettyImages-998563506.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Llama Llama Read-A-Rama Returning to the St. Cloud Library](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/07/St.-Cloud-Library-Entrance-WJON-Stock-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![United Way of Central Minnesota Appoints New CEO](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2023/02/attachment-Stephen-Jones.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Over 300 Students Help Feed the Hungry in St. Cloud [PHOTOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2022/11/attachment-DSC09192.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![United Way Hosting Child Care Fair in St. Cloud Tuesday](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2017/07/Day-Care-Worker1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![St. Cloud Library, United Way Partnering for Annual Read-A-Rama](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/01/GettyImages-899906832-e1546456524220.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![United Way Helps SCTCC Students with Early Childhood Classes](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2019/05/St.-Cloud-Technical-and-Community-College-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![United Way Launches Mental Health Initiative in Central Minnesota](http://townsquare.media/site/67/files/2013/11/Depression.jpg?w=980&q=75)