The need for school supplies has been consistently present within our school systems over the years. But the need this year is expected to continue to increase as the number of families experiencing poverty is likely to increase in the aftermath of COVID-19. The Salvation Army has partnered with Family Promise of Gallatin Valley and Love In The Name of Christ (Love Inc.) to host their annual Tools for School drive and Community Event. Tools for Schools is a Salvation Army program that provides families in need with essential school supplies their children require to be successful in the classroom.

 
Those interested in donating supplies can order them directly from the Walmart registry and have them sent directly The Salvation Army Bozeman, June 30th until August 9th, or drop off supplies at 32 So. Rouse Avenue Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
 
Monetary donations can be mailed or delivered to P.O. Box 1307 Bozeman, MT 59771, or made directly online at www.bozeman.salvationarmy.org under the donations link. Please make sure to note on the donation “Tools for School”.
 
Those in need of supplies for their children and teens in kindergarten through 12th grade can sign-up online at www.loveincgc.org/school or call Love Inc. at 406 587-3008. Sign-ups will be held through August 2nd and are open to all Gallatin County residents.
 
The Community Event will be held on August 14th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The location will be announced sometime next week. Families must sign-up to receive a backpack and supplies. Lunch will also be provided.
 
School supplies will benefit families who come to The Salvation Army for help, as well as local schools. "As school approaches, many families must choose between paying rent, putting food on the table or paying other bills” Captain Jennifer Larson, Corps Officer for The Salvation Army Bozeman Corp said. “This important program helps these families to have less stress and sets our kids in Gallatin County up for success!"

 
For more information on The Salvation Army or to learn how you can help, visit www.imsalvationarmy.org