The annual Pack the Bus round-up began this week at the Perry Hy-Vee, where generous customers are given the opportunity to round up their purchase prices and support Perry schoolchildren with supplies.
“When you check out at your Perry Hy-Vee, you will be asked if you would like to round up,” said Larry Vodenik, community event coordinator. “All of the money collected will go to purchase supplies for Perry students. You can also make a donation in any amount you wish.”
The school supplies will be delivered to the Perry Elementary School, St. Patrick’s Catholic School and the Perry Food Pantry, Vodenik said. The materials will help students who do not have all they need to start the school year.
Commonly used school supplies include:
- Blue or black pens
- No. 2 pencils
- Pencil sharpener
- Highlighters
- Permanent markers
- Erasers
- Pencil box or pouch
- Ear buds
- Crayons
- Colored pencils
- Washable markers
- Three-ring binder
- Glue sticks
- Blunt-tipped scissors
- Plastic folders
- Assorted construction paper
- Wide-ruled notebook or pad
- Tissues
- Backpack
- Lunchbox or bag
