It's that time of year when many of us are shopping for school supplies. Even if you don't have kids this is a great time to be picking up need office supplies. They just don't get any lower from July through early September. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that 15% off our Utah children are living in poverty.
A recent segment I did on KUTV about schools supply deals, left me with a few extra things that I intended to donate and I figured if I was looking for a child in need and wondering where to donate school supplies some of you might be too.
Thanks to many businesses, dropping off your donation is pretty easy.  While you're out getting what you need, consider picking up a few items for donation too. Here's a list of places to donate schools supplies in Utah we've spotted.
Village Inn restaurants – State wide drive drop off your donation no later than August 30 at any Village restaurant collection box.
The Children's Center – The Children's Center has a great need this year to help their young children with back to school supplies. Please drop off donations no later than Friday August 14 at 350 S. 400 E. on the 3rd floor reception east of elevators.
Smith's – Select Smith's store are doing a school supply drive. Note that this may be store specific and may not be at all locations. As I write this I can confirm the most of the Smith's Marketplaces are participating. Drop off donations by August 15
Catholic Community Service – Make your donation by Monday August 10 at one of three locations in Salt Lake City or Ogden
Discovery Gateway – Stuff the Bus event on August 11. Take your donation and get a free ticket for Discovery Gateway.
The Road Home – Apple Tree program we shared earlier ends Monday August 10. Visit one of the many stores participating to make your donation.
And, if you are looking for bargains on Schools Supplies, be sure to follow our School Supply deal category here.
Have you seen a place to donate school supplies? Please feel free to leave a comment.
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