Salvation Amy provides back-to-school dates

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- As the school year quickly approaches, The Salvation Army is gearing up for its annual back-to-school events.

The Salvation Army will be sorting through school supplies on Monday, Aug. 4, stuffing backpacks on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and will be distributing school supplies on Thursday, Aug. 7.

Distribution will take place from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at The Salvation Army, located at 602 Messanie St.

Those in need of school supplies must provide a birth certificate and social security number for all child(ren), a photo ID of a parent or guardian and the name of the school(s) the child(ren) will be attending.

For questions, call (816) 232-5824.