School's coming back, and needy kids need supplies

So, if you're feeling generous, you may want to help the United Way in its "Stuff the Bus" campaign. Through Aug. 6, United Way will gather school supplies to benefit children in grades 1-8 throughout Monterey County. The materials will be distributed through each school in partnership with the Monterey County Office of Education to children who are homeless, in foster care and in great need. For more information, check out the campaign's website. The items needed are: backpacks, 3-ring binders, 5-tab dividers, pencils, crayons, pencil sharpeners, pens, pencils, rulers, glue sticks, scissors (with blunt tip), and construction paper. There are drop off locations throughout Monterey County, so check out the website.