Catholic Charities in St. Cloud just wrapped up the first day of their Back To School Distribution yesterday. More than 560 kids were served in one day and the program is expecting to help 2,000 more students this school year.

The non-profit is still in need of red pens, fine-tip markers, broad-tip markers, colored pencils and college rule notebooks. They are also accepting cash donations to help purchase these items.

The next distribution day is scheduled for Thursday, August 19. You can drop off a donation between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays, There are extended hours on Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.  They are located at 157 Roosevelt Road in St. Cloud, behind Tenvoorde Ford.

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