Shopko and The Salvation Army Kick-Off Annual “Tools for School” campaign

Shopko announces that it is partnering with The Salvation Army to launch its annual “Tools for School” campaign. The two organizations have worked together on the “Tools for School” program since 2005. This year, from July 12 through August 7, customers can help local students in need by dropping donated school supplies in collection bins that will be located in over 300 Shopko and Shopko Hometown stores.

“Shopko is proud to partner with The Salvation Army once again on the ‘Tools for School’ program,” said Peter McMahon, Shopko CEO. “Through the Shopko Foundation, we support projects that help students succeed in school and become self-sufficient adults. It’s fundamental to their education that students have the supplies that they need to be ready to learn each day and that’s why the ‘Tools for School’ project is so important.”

The “Tools for School” program provides school supplies to students in need in kindergarten through 12th grade. Beginning August 7, school supplies are distributed by local Salvation Army chapters based on community donations and are available while supplies last. Children are provided a pre-packaged bag of school supplies and each family is provided with one new backpack.

“The Salvation Army is again pleased to be partnering with Shopko on the ‘Tools for School’ campaign,” said Nan Pahl, Director of Social Services at The Salvation Army of Brown County. “This program helps children in the local community obtain the school supplies they will need to start the new school year. It is so important that children from low income families can begin the school year with shiny new supplies, just like everyone else. This helps them to fit in and encourages them to start the school year with a positive attitude. The community’s generosity in making this happen is greatly appreciated!”