Free School Supply Drives in Southwest Michigan

The beginning of August means a lot of things as the summer is beginning to come to a close, the main things are football season, cooler weather, and school are all on their way. For most people, the first two aren't things that are a true concern because it doesn't take much effort for them, but that school piece is different. It seems like every year kids need new everything for the school year. This can be daunting to some parents as they try and make ends meet.

One of the things that parents seem to buy a thousand times over at the beginning of the school year is school supplies. It is an inevitable trip to the store that will result in a substantial amount of money leaving your account. Supplies like backpacks, binders, folders, pens, notebooks, pencils, and other things can run up the total but this year Southwest Michigan parents may be able to save a few dollars. There are going to be several school supply drives that will be providing free school supplies for families in Southwest Michigan.

Kzoo Kids uses its resources to make life as exciting and easy as possible for children and families within Kalamazoo County is using its platform to help students and families be successful both at home and at school this year. They have already planned 5 school supply drives and are subject to adding more before the school year starts.

The supply drives will have the following resources available to families:

• supply drives,
• nonprofits to help with supplies
• favorite spots for haircuts,
• shoes and
• clothes

So far, Kzoo Kids school supply drives are slated to be at the following locations on the following dates:

• Love Week- Vicksburg (July 30)
• Love Week- Paw Paw (July 31)
• Love Week- Kzoo (Aug 1)
• Back to School Bash- Kzoo (Aug 9)
• Pig Out at Public Safety – Portage (Aug 15)

Mark your calendars and don't miss out on the fun and free school supplies. Have a fun and successful school year!