Volunteers and community members support local children during the pandemic by donating school supplies nationwide
Who: The Salvation Army and Walmart
What: During this year’s “Stuff the Bus” campaign event, shoppers visiting a Walmart between August 7-9 can purchase and drop off requested items at Salvation Army collection bins at the front of each store. The goal is to provide new school supplies to hundreds of Milwaukee County children in need of a fresh start to the school year, whether online or in the classroom, amid COVID-19.
When: August 7-9, 2020
Where: 10 Walmart locations across Milwaukee County
Why: Walmart and The Salvation Army have collaborated for more than 30 years with a common mission: to meet needs in their local communities. Supporters like Walmart help The Salvation Army serve more than 23 million Americans each year through a range of social services that help them overcome poverty and economic hardships. Since the beginning of the pandemic, The Salvation Army has provided more than 65 million meals through a combination of prepared meals and food boxes, 1.45 million nights of safe shelter, and emotional and spiritual support to more than 778,000 people, in addition to the financial assistance, hygiene kits and youth programs the organization provides in almost every ZIP code in America. Donations at “Stuff the Bus” events will remain in the community they are collected.
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