7 Can Help Kids Back-To-School Backpack Program

KETV is celebrating 60 years of giving back to the community. You can help by joining the growing number of businesses, churches and individuals participating in the 7 Can Help Kids Back-To-School Backpack Program.Being prepared for the first day of school sets a child on the right path for learning and having a good year. The 7 Can Help Kids Back-To-School Backpack Program works to make sure every child starts school with a full backpack of school supplies. Since 1998, your donations have helped more than 175,000 local children. KETV, The Salvation Army and Methodist Health System invite you to be a part of this important program that’s truly making a difference in local children’s lives.School supplies needed:BackpacksSpiral notebooksHand sanitizerCrayons2 pocket foldersReusable water bottlesMarkersPencilsRulersPensGlueTheme paperErasersTissueSupplies can be dropped off at:Any Methodist Health System locationFun-PlexDistribution in Council Bluffs:Preregistration required, limited to 700 – 750 students.Pre Registration takes place on:Monday, Aug. 710 a.m. – 1 p.m.Tuesday, Aug. 89 a.m. – 5 p.m.Wednesday, Aug. 95 p.m. – 7 p.m.715 N. 16th Street Council BluffsDistribution in Omaha:Friday, Aug. 119 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m.The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y StreetThe Salvation Army North Corps, 2424 Pratt StreetSaturday, Aug.129 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1 – 3 p.m.The Salvation Army Kroc Center, 2825 Y StreetThe Salvation Army North Corps, 2424 Pratt Street9 a.m. – 12 p.m.Omaha Public Library Millard Branch, 132 &Westwood LaneParent must bring a form of identification and the child must have either their social security card, birth certificate or proof of school enrollment. For more information call: 402-898-5966.Help us do the most good for local children by collecting new school supplies. Call Amy at 402-898-5909 if you would like to help. Monetary donations for the 7 Can Help Kids Back-To-School Backpack program can be made online at salarmyomaha.org.