Redwood City Fire Dept. Helps Kids Get Ready for School

From the City of Redwood:

REDWOOD CITY, CA. - The City of Redwood City Fire Department will launch its new School Bag Drive this Monday, August 1 in various locations, helping children in need get ready for school this month.

The drive, which collects backpacks for all school-aged children and teens, is part of the San Mateo County Toy Drive Program. This popular program collects toys throughout the year - not just holidays - for families in need. The program has received an increasing number of requests for backpacks to help kids carry their school supplies at school and on public transit, so the San Mateo County Toy Drive Program developed the School Bag Drive to address this need. The toys and bags will be distributed to children and families struggling due to fire, illness, financial stress or other difficulties.

Donation barrels will be located as of this Monday, August 1 at all Redwood City and San Carlos fire stations, as well as the Fair Oaks Community Center. Four Redwood City library locations will also receive donations: Downtown Library, Redwood Shores Branch, Schaberg Branch and Fair Oaks Branch.

For more information call Redwood City Firefighter's Create-A-Smile program at (650) 780-7571 or visit here.

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