Free back-to-school supplies distributed on Aug. 8
Bluffton Community Assistance Program and the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association are ready to get back to school.
In August the Bluffton Area Ministerial Association and the assistance program will provide free school supplies to students on the free/and or reduced lunch program within the Bluffton school district.
The distribution is from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Aug. 8, at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 223 W. College Ave.
“It is suggested to call the church at 419-358-5641 to enroll your child,” said Ed Yeager, assistance board chair. “If no one is in the office leave a message with your child’s name, grade and a contact phone number.”
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