ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico United, American Home Furniture & Mattress and Meow Wolf are teaming up for a back-to-school supply drive. They’re asking for donations to help fill 200 backpacks for local kids. Supplies can be dropped off this week at American Home Furniture & Mattress off I-25 and Comanche. Those who donate will be entered to win prizes.
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“We are so grateful for the incredible partnership and community-first mindset that American Home Furniture & Mattress and Meow Wolf bring to the table,” said Executive Director of the Somos Unidos Foundation Chanel Wiese in a news release. “Together we can make the return to school a little easier for kids and families in our community.”
New Mexico United says they’re looking for supplies for students in grades 3-6 and some of the following items are specifically requested include:
- Art supplies
- Pencils
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Glue Sticks
- Pens
- Coloring and Activity Books
- Hand Sanitizer and Masks (youth-sized)
- Books that inspire imagination and creativity
- Notes of encouragement
