For the Reporter

Bartell Drugs welcomes donations of school supplies and hygiene products for its 14th annual School Tools event, in partnership with Star 101.5 and World Vision.

Donations will be accepted at all Bartell Drugs locations from Aug. 1-28.

The drive supports students in 160 schools in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties through World Vision’s Teacher Resource Center in Fife. Donated items help re-stock the center, where teachers “shop” free of charge for supplies to assist qualifying students.

As many as 58,000 local students could begin the school year without the basic school supplies, according to Federal Way-based World Vision, a globally-recognized charitable organization.

Donations of basic school supplies and hygiene products can be made at Bartell Drugs locations. Monetary donations, dedicated to the drive, can be made by visiting www.bartellsschooltools.com beginning Aug. 1.

The campaign also has added a handy text-to-give option for individuals to help fund the project. To donate $10 through text message, text “SCHOOL” to 777444.

Suggested items to donate: scissors; toothbrushes; hand soap; shampoo; feminine hygiene products

Suggested donation items found at Bartell Drugs locations include: pens and No. 2 pencils; glue and glue sticks; markers and crayons; highlighters; notebook paper; and spiral notebooks

For more information on Bartell Drugs and its locations, visit www.bartelldrugs.com