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The Salvation Army Teams Up With Walmart To 'Stuff the Bus'
Volunteers and community members support local children with school supply donations

Covington, VA (Aug. 3, 2020) - Walmart and The Salvation Army are joining forces to provide new school supplies to local children in need during the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event at 313 Thacker Ave, Covington VA 24426, August 7-9, 2020.

This year, the “Stuff the Bus” campaign event in Covington is one of more than 4,500 similar events taking place at Walmart stores across the country. When shoppers visit Walmart on August 7-9, they can purchase and drop off requested items at Salvation Army collection bins at the front of each store.

Major George Hackbarth says, “By donating school supplies for a child in need, you’re easing the burden parents experience at the start of the school year, and helping set the right tone for these kids as they head back to school. It’s the boost of confidence they need to have a successful year. Local families, will be able to confidently send their children off to their first day of school knowing they are equipped with the tools to have a positive school year.”

For those who are unable to attend this event you can purchase items on the Walmart Registry

https://www.walmart.com/lists/view-events-registry-items?id=005abcaf-22c9-40ed-a9c7-06775c87765e.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, The Salvation Army has provided more than 65 million meals through a combination of prepared meals and food boxes, 1.45 million nights of safe shelter, and emotional and spiritual support to more than 778,000 people, in addition to the financial assistance, hygiene kits, and youth programs the organization provides in almost every ZIP code in America.

Walmart and The Salvation Army have collaborated for more than 30 years in an effort to meet local community needs. Supporters like Walmart help The Salvation Army serve more than 23 million Americans each year through a range of social services, helping them overcome poverty and economic hardships.

Local Walmart manager commented that all donations made at “Stuff the Bus” campaign events will remain in the local community and will help The Salvation Army provide back-to-school support to local children in need.

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About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army annually helps more than 23 million Americans overcome poverty, addiction and economic hardships through a range of social services. By providing food for the hungry, emergency relief for disaster survivors, rehabilitation for those suffering from drug and alcohol abuse, and clothing and shelter for people in need, The Salvation Army is doing the most good at 7,600 centers of operations around the country. In the first-ever listing of “America’s Favorite Charities” by The Chronicle of Philanthropy, The Salvation Army ranked as the country’s largest privately funded, direct-service nonprofit. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org. Follow us on Twitter @SalvationArmyUS and #DoingTheMostGood

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