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This year, you can buy a few extra school supplies and help less fortunate families. Many local organizations coordinate these donations to help school-age children start the year on a level playing field.
The Bakersfield Rescue Mission's Back-to-School Program helps hundreds of children from first grade through high school with everything from binders to book covers. For more information, visit www.thebrm.org or call 325-0863.
Jesus Shack's Operation: Back to School is another program that helps thousands of children prepare for the first day of school. For details, visit www.jesusshack.com or contact 324-0638.
The Assistance League of Bakersfield's Operation School Bell program helps clothe thousands of less fortunate children each year. To find out more, visit www.assistanceleague.org or call 323-0838.
LQ's Performing Arts Center's "Back 2 School" Block Party Event on August 22 will provide kids of Kern County with necessary school supplies. To donate, visit www.lqspac.org or call 343-0442.
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