AUDIO: The Salvation Army Kicks Off Tools for School Program for Allen County Families in Need06/17/2025Providing families in need and their children with basic, new school supplies to be successful in the classroom is what The Salvation Army’s Tools for School campaign is all about. The goal this summer is to serve 800 children across Allen County, Indiana right before school starts. Salvation Army Social Service Director Timothy Smith explains… The School Supply wishlist includes the following: Bookbags (greatest need) Pencils Pens Folders Spiral notebooks Loose leaf paper Water bottles Composition notebooks 3-ring binders Highlighters Crayons Glue sticks Markers Dry erase markers Colored pencils Pink erasers Donations are being accepted now through July 22nd at any of The Salvation Army’s public donation sites or online. If you would like to donate or are in need of assistance, click here for complete details from The Salvation Army.