School is almost back in session, and many special events are coming up to help students with school supplies.
However, the powers-to-be are asking for the communities help to get students back in class with needed supplies.
Whether one can afford to donate $5 worth of supplies or more, every bit gets divided to go right into the Citrus County School District helping roughly 70 percent of the county’s low-income students.
If a child needs supplies, check with their designated school.
*The Citrus County Education Foundation is partnering with the Citrus County School District for the annual Stuff the Bus from
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 29. They are currently asking for help to donate school supplies to the children of Citrus County by visiting any location to stuff a bus full of supplies.
Locations are: Winn-Dixie Crystal River, Winn-Dixie Inverness Highlands, Winn-Dixie Beverly Hills, Publix Citrus Hills, Publix Crystal River, Publix Inverness, Publix Homosassa, Walmart Homosassa, Walmart Inverness, and Walmart Lecanto.
*The New Church Without Walls is currently hosting a school supply donation drive. Donate by dropping off at the church at
2577 North Florida Ave., Hernando. They are also hosting a Back to School event 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. For more information, call 352-344-2425.
*YMCA of the Suncoast is hosting a promotional deal to help a student with school supplies while encouraging a healthy community. Non-members can bring at least $10 of school supplies now through July 31, and will get a membership fee waived along with a $10 gift certificate for any Y program in the fall.
Already a member? Donate anyway and help kids get ready to achieve.
Join online using code school17to save as much as $100 on the joining fee. Then drop off new school supplies at the Y.
For more information call, 352-500-9622 or visit www.ymcasuncoast.org.