HONOLULU (KHON2) — Are you looking for ways to save money for school supplies ahead of the new school year? Here are some options that can help as you prepare.
Several local nonprofits are stepping up to help ease the cost of school supplies by providing free backpacks, classroom essentials and other resources for students in need.
With the cost of notebooks, pencils, folders and backpacks continuing to rise, organizations across the islands are hosting donation drives and distribution events to ensure keiki have what they need before the first day of school.
Helping Hands Hawaii
One of the largest efforts is Helping Hands Hawaii’s Ready to Learn program, which aims to provide more than 3,000 students with backpacks filled with about $50 worth of school supplies…