Walmart and The Salvation Army are joining forces to provide new school supplies and shoes to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3.

WARSAW — Walmart and The Salvation Army are working to provide new school supplies and shoes to children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 2501 Walton Blvd, Warsaw, Saturday, Aug. 3. 

As part of a nationwide effort, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Warsaw is one of nearly 3,000 similar events taking place at Walmart stores across the country. In-store shoppers on Saturday will receive lists of supplies needed, and all they have to do to participate is purchase and drop off the requested items at The Salvation Army collection bins located at the front of each store. 

“We hope to help 250 students this year that are identified by local schools or referrals from other organizations with school supplies and shoes,” noted Ken Locke, corps administrator.  “Volunteers will be on hand from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Home & Pharmacy door to accept donations. Our Women’s Auxiliary has raised funds for years for this effort and we appreciate Walmart partnering with us to help students in need.” 

Donations of supplies and monies may also be brought to The Salvation Army office at 501 E. Arthur St., Warsaw, which is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. For more information go to www.sawarsaw.org 

Walmart and The Salvation Army have collaborated for more than 30 years in an effort to meet local community needs. Supporters like Walmart help The Salvation Army serve more than 23 million Americans each year through a range of social services, helping them overcome poverty and economic hardship.