'Stuff the Bus' school supply drive underway: how to donate

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- San Diego County Credit Union's "Stuff the Bus" school supply drive is underway across the region, with donations being accepted at in-branch locations as well as Jersey Mike’s locations in the county.

These monetary donations are used purchase back-to-school supplies for students that are experiencing hardships or homelessness. This is meant to help them set up for success ahead of the new school year, which soon begins.

"Having a backpack and all of the necessary back-to-school supplies is essential for success in the new school year. A small donation can make a big difference in the life of a student in need," a representative for SDCCU stated regarding the intuitive.

More than 21,000 school-age children were identified as experiencing homelessness during the last school year, according to local officials. Homelessness for school-age children can mean living in a shelter, sharing a residence with multiple families, living in a car or trailer in San Diego County or sharing a room in an apartment with relatives.

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