With the new school year just around the corner, the Salvation Army is stepping up to make sure Arizona students have what they need to succeed. The organization is currently holding a school supply drive across the state, collecting essential items for children heading back to class.

Back-to-school supply drives like this one play a vital role in supporting families who may struggle to afford notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and other classroom necessities. The Salvation Army has long been a cornerstone of community support in the Phoenix area, and this latest effort continues that tradition of neighbor-helping-neighbor service.

Residents looking to make a difference for local kids can participate by donating supplies through the Salvation Army’s Arizona locations. Every contribution helps ensure that a child walks into their first day of school feeling prepared and ready to learn.

It’s the kind of community effort that reminds Phoenix-area families that they are not alone — and that generosity is alive and well in the Valley, even in the heat of summer.

Sources: FOX 10 Phoenix