Time still left to seek help with school supplies

There is still time for families in need to apply for assistance with school supplies. The Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program is now taking applications through the United Way of Bartholomew County. Magen Pillar, spokeswoman for the United Way explains that he need is expected to be great this year.

The program is open to any Bartholomew County students in grades K-12, whether they attend BCSC schools, Flat Rock-Hawcreek schools, or one of the private or parochial schools in the county.

Those who request help by July 17th will be given priority.

To register your children for assistance call (812) 375-2216 or 812-375-9370 for help in Spanish.

Pillar said that if you would like to donate school supplies to the drive, you can go to Amazon and search for the Bartholomew County School Supply Assistance Program wishlist.

To donate money, which can be used efficiently to make bulk purchases, you can go through the United Ways website at uwbarthco.org/bcssap