Free school supplies from Help for Hope

The new school year starts in three weeks and to help students get off on the right track, Help for Hope will be handing out school supplies.

Help for Hope’s annual back-to-school supplies giveaway is set for Monday, Aug. 1 from 4-6 p.m. This will be a drive-up event outside the organization’s office at 100 S. Baima St. [adjacent to Coal City Intermediate School].

Free school supplies will be handed out to all community members in need of these items and just like all services provided by the non-profit help organization, participation is not based on residency or income.

Those participating are asked to approach the event from the north side of the Hope for Help building, driving up to the tables that will be located in the parking lot. Once at the table tell the volunteer the grade level or levels of the student or students items are needed for, once items have been provided exit slowly from the south side of the parking lot. Again this is a drive-up event so those attending should stay in their vehicles—there will not be runners going to cars.

Help for Hope was established in 2014 to assist those in need by providing basic life necessities and access to community services regardless of income status or residency. The organization is available 24/7 when an emergency arises.