Tools for Schools (Mari-Linn Families Only)

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Social Services is hosting its annual Tools for School backpack and supply distribution. It will give away about 175 backpacks filled with all the necessary school supplies to Lyons area youth from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the John Neal Memorial Park. Families must bring photo I.D. or a recent utility bill to verify residence.
 
The event will include not only the backpack giveaway, but families will also get to enjoy a free barbecue dinner, haircuts, immunizations, dental services, information about other local resources, a bouncy house, face painting, and much more!  

The Salvation Army Kroc Social Services is collecting supplies in the month of July for the Tools for School event. Supplies can be dropped off at The Salvation Army’s Polk County office in Dallas (182 SW Academy St Suite 220) or its Salem Family Services (1977 Front Street. Salem, OR 97301). Cash donations are also happily accepted and will be used to purchase supplies at a discounted rate. Contact Lacey Carlson, Resource Development Coordinator, at 503-798-4843 or lacey.carlson@usw.salvationarmy.org, if you would like to make a monetary donation or if you have any questions about contributing to the event.
 
For general questions about the event, please contact our family services office at 503-585-6688. The Salvation Army looks forward to serving Falls City again this year and continuing to find new ways to serve Polk County residents!