Donations of school supplies sought in M’ville

MARYSVILLE – Various city and local organizations will be collecting school supplies for local students July 25 through Aug. 4.

“There are many families in our community who struggle to get their children the supplies needed for each school year,” Food Bank assistant director Amy Sewell Howell said. “This is an opportunity for all of us to pool our resources to ensure all kids have what they need for a successful education.”

Drop off school supplies at any of these locations:

•City Hall: 1049 State Ave.

•Parks department: 6915 Armar Road.

•Community Center: 514 Delta Ave

•Police Department: Grove

•Marysville Community Food Bank, 4150 88th St. NE

•Marysville Fire District, 1094 Cedar Ave.

•Marysville Farmers Market, 1035 State Ave.

•Coastal Community Bank, 319 State Ave. #105

•Marysville School District Service Center, 4220 80th St. NE

•Heritage Bank, 1031 State Ave.

•Creo Dentistry, 4825 Grove St.

•HomeStreet Bank, 1238 State Ave.

If you need supplies email marysvillefoodbank@frontier.com or call 360-658-1054. Supplies distribution will take place in late August and is based on need and the amount of supplies collected. People also will be able to donate on National Night Out Aug. 1.