As the new school year approaches, St. Louis families are getting a helping hand. Free school supplies are being made available to families across the St. Louis area this weekend, giving students the tools they need to start the year off right, according to KSDK.

Events like these reflect the generous spirit that runs deep in the St. Louis community. Back-to-school supply giveaways help ease the financial burden on families while ensuring that every child can walk into the classroom prepared and confident on the first day of school.

Also adding to the positive community news this weekend, ImpactLife is gearing up to host multiple blood drives around the St. Louis area in late August. The organization’s upcoming drives will give residents across the region a convenient opportunity to donate blood and make a life-saving difference for patients in need. Blood donations are always in demand, and ImpactLife’s coordinated effort to bring drives to multiple locations makes it easier than ever for community members to participate.

Whether you’re picking up a backpack full of supplies for a child heading back to school or rolling up your sleeve to donate blood later this month, there are plenty of ways St. Louisans can come together and support one another this season. Keep an eye on local listings for specific locations, times, and details for both the school supply giveaways and ImpactLife’s upcoming blood drives.

Sources: KSDK, firstalert4.com