The Kiwanis Club of Kent and Communities in Schools of Kent are teaming up with the Kent Parks Department to have a backpack and school supplies giveaway for elementary school students in the Kent School District.

The Kent Parks Department will host a barbecue at Tot Lot No. 1 and will hand out backpacks filled with school supplies to every student who shows up.

Details as follows:

Event:  Kent Parks Dept. Playground Program Community Barbecue and FREE backpack & school supplies give-away to elementary-aged kids

Date: Thursday, August 20^th

Time: 1-4 pm

Place: Kent Tot Lot #1 (downtown Kent, corner of First and West Crow)

For more information:  contact Janet Stebbins (253) 709-9559 or Dave Hobbs (253) 347-1115

The Salvation Army in Kent is holding a “Back to School” school supplies drive from August 1 through 31. Please help support local low-income families by donating school supplies. This is particularly important this year as the economy takes it toll on area residents and unemployment continues to grow.

Supplies needed for Kent, Auburn, Covington, Algona and Pacific area schools:

Wide rule paper
Pencils & pens
Glue
Backpacks
Crayons
Erasers
Wipes
Markers
Calculators
And more…!

The Salvation Army has a detailed supply list by age group. To sign-up or to make a donation, call the Kent Salvation Army office at 253-852-4983, Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.

Thank you for supporting our children!

Shirley Harris
Kent Service Coordinator
Kent Salvation Army