Kroger hosting annual school supply drive to benefit East Texas students

LONGVIEW, Texas ( KETK ) – In effort to benefit underserved East Texas students, Kroger launched their annual Backpack Boosters school supply drive on Wednesday.

According to Kroger, from July 10 to July 23, customers can help students by donating a $10 school supply kit or their choice monetary amount. Their goal this year is to help more than 26,000 students across the DFW, East Texas and Northwest Louisiana area by raising $260,000.

“For years, our incredibly generous Kroger customers have joined with our enthusiastic associates in giving kids, teachers and school districts a much-needed head start throughout the communities we serve,” Keith Shoemaker, president of Kroger Dallas Division, said.

Students in pre-selected school districts will receive purchased school supply kits, that include pencils, paper, glue and a notebook, a release said.

The East Texas Kroger’s locations are Henderson, Longview, Palestine, Marshall and Nacogdoches.

Customers can visit their neighborhood Kroger for more information.

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