Its said that in some areas of Brandon the need for backpacks filled with school supplies is as high as 8 in 10 students.
With that in mind Brandon United Ways annual Tools for Schools program has begun, which looks to get rid off one of the known barriers holding children and youth back from learning and participation in school.
The list of supplies required includes:
1″ & 2″ Binders
Loose Leaf
Hilroy Scribblers
Primary Scribblers
Duotangs
Cloth Pencil Cases
Ballpoint Pens
Crayola Markers
Crayola Crayons
Crayola Pencil Crayons
Latex-Free Erasers
Scissors
Rulers
Glue Sticks
Graph Paper
Dividers
There are a number of drop off locations:
Christies OP – 1300 Richmond Ave E.
Stream n’ Wood – 135 17th St. N.
Source for Sports – 2025 Brandon Ave.
Murray Chevrolet GMC – 1500 Richmond Ave.
Brandon Sun – 501 Rosser Ave.
Precision Toyota – 404 18th St. N.
Pure 101/BOB FM – 2940 Victoria Ave.
Towers Realty – Aspen Woods and Scotia Towers
Canex CFB Shilo – Shilo
Riverbank Discovery Centre – 545 Conservation Dr
The list of restaurants taking part in this years fundraising challenge running from July 24th – August 7th include:
Chez Angela Bakery & Cafe | July 21st – July 26th
$1 lattes, $1/breakfast sandwiches on Thurs, $1/pizza on Fri
The Chilli Chutney | July 24th- Aug 7th
Will be asking for donations
Applebees Grill & Bar | July 24th – Aug 7th
$1.00/frozen flavoured lemonade or quesa burger
Mary Browns Chicken | July 24th – Aug 7th
$1.00/ $19.69 combo
Students are scheduled to head back to school in September.