Stop by the West Chester Public Library on August 9 from 10 am to 3 pm where the Friends Association will be collecting items for its Back-to-School Drive.

The library is located at 415 N. Church Street in West Chester.

The Friends Association needs your help to ensure every child at Friends has the supplies they need for the 2022-23 school year.

Families are already struggling this season amid rising prices, Persistent high inflation and supply chain issues means back-to-school supplies will be more expensive this fall, according to msn.com.

“Back-to-school shopping is stressful even in the best economic times,” said Matt Schulz, the chief credit analyst at LendingTree.

The Friends Association is collecting lunch boxes, umbrellas, water bottles and Target and Visa gift cards.

The plan this year is to streamline the school supply process, empowering kids to choose more of their own supplies.

After all, shopping for just the right backpack, clothes and supplies is what makes a kid’s first day memorable.

If you are unable to stop by the library for the Back to School Drive, sign up here to be a Back-to-School sponsor.

Help a child get the school supplies they need.

About the Friends Association

Friends Association provides programs and services that prevent homelessness and promote the independence of families with children in Chester County.

Friends uses a unique approach that focuses on keeping families together during times of crisis, whether it is single moms and dads, two-parent, multi-generational, grandparent and LGBTQ+ families.

Clients receive personalized case management, community resources and opportunities to develop new skills.

The goal is to empower families to build on existing strengths and skills, working together to build resiliency, stable housing and financial independence.

Find out more about the Friends Association, and how to donate and help.