Operation: Back-To-School helps families get much needed school supplies

Operation: Back-to-School is just getting started. On Friday, the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative will host their 6th annual school supply giveaway.

"So we have an array of book bags and other items for kids starting from pre-kindergarten all the way up to senior year high school," said Debbie Buchanan, MHVI Executive Director.

The event is specifically for parents and grandparents who have served in the military. It’s all in an effort to ease the burden of all the back to school costs.

“Reports have been out that it’s costing about $500 per child, just in school supplies and other things that they need,” said Buchanan. “So for us to be able to alleviate that financial burden so that parents can focus on the other things their kids might need for school.”

Buchanan said they served nearly 100 students last year and are hoping to help even more on Friday. The event is being held from 11am to 3pm at the Liberty Heights Park just on block of S. National Ave.

If you plan on attending, you will not need to register ahead of time but you will need to bring proof of military service.

The Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative is still accepting donations. You can drop off school supplies for pre-kindergarten - 12th grade students to the MHVI office at 6300 W National Ave, West Allis, WI 53214 or call 414-257-4111 to schedule a pick up.

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