Salvation Army hosts back-to-school distribution

St. Joseph, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- While it may not feel like it, the first day of school is fastly approaching, and one local organization is hosting a back-to-school distribution.

The average family spends $670 this year on supplies and clothing alone, making the necessary supplies costly.

The Salvation Army will host their annual back-to-school distribution event from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7, at 602 Messanie St.

Parents must provide their photo ID, birth certificates and social security numbers for all children and the name of the school the children will be attending.

For more information on the distribution, call the St. Joseph Salvation Army at 816-232-5824.