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The goal of the Stuff the Bus campaign is to collect school supplies for families in need ahead of the start of the new school year. It takes place in Lethbridge August22-24, 2023. (Photo 5618221 © Robert Byron | Dreamstime.com)

By Justin Goulet

Lethbridge and area residents invited to Stuff the Bus

Aug 21, 2023 | 11:47 AM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – A fundraising event to help students before the start of school is set to go.

The Stuff the Bus initiative from MyCityCare takes place Tuesday, August 22 through Thursday, August 24, 2023 in Lethbridge. The goal of the campaign is to collect and distribute backpacks filled with new school supplies to families in need.

Last year, the program resulted in the distribution of 1,400 backpacks.

Urgent needs for this year include:

Crayons
Washable markers
Pencil crayons
Erasers
Glue sticks
Scissors
Permanent markers
Red and black pens
Pencil sharpeners
Lined paper
Duotangs
Geometry sets
Graph paper
Dry-eras markers
Scientific calculators
1-inch binders
Exercise books
Notebooks
Dividers
Highlighters
Basic calculators

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Donations can be dropped off at various locations, including:

MyCityCare office (120 Mayor Magrath Drive N., Lethbridge)
DieselR in Coaldale
Mastermind Toys
Health First Chiropractic
Unique Beauty
Fresh Life Chiropractic
Staples
El Greco
Busy Butterflies Daycare
Hickory Street
The Lethbridge Food Bank
Interfaith Food Bank
YMCA

Individuals looking to volunteer can call MyCityCare at 403-942-1378 or email lethbridge@mycitycare.ca.

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by Justin Goulet

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