With a new school year just weeks away, many Colorado families are struggling to afford school supplies for their children
“Times are tough. you know, dollars are tight,” said Levi Garcia. “Employment loss. We got cut off on our benefits. Things just spiraled out of control. Lost our home, lost everything.”With school nearing, the family knew their daughter Angel would need school supplies.
They were able to get those supplies through Denver7’s Pack A Backpack School Supply Drive, a partnership between Denver7, The Salvation Army, and Les Schwab Tire Centers.The National Retail Federation says families spend on average $864 on school supplies and clothing each year. Lieutenant Carl Esquivel with The Salvation Army says that’s just something many families can’t afford, especially this year.
“Believe it or not, the effects of COVID are still being felt, with our families having to choose between rent, food, school supplies or even clothing for the kids to go to school,” said Esquivel.“Our goal was 3,700 children; however, we have a huge waiting list,” said Esquivel. “And so, the need is being felt by our Denver metro area families, and we hope that our partners and viewers can see the need and respond to it.
But thanks to the generosity of Denver7 viewers and other donors, Gage and Angel will have the school supplies they need when school starts this year.You can donate school supplies at any Les Schwab Tire Centers location.The Denver7 Pack A Backpack School Supply Drive runs until July 31. The Follow UpWhat do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.
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