The 3rd annual Stuff the Bus effort to fill a schoolbus with supplies for needy children starts Friday in Saint Joseph. Linda Burns of United Way says Stuff the Bus provides basic school supplies to about 900 children.

Burns says shoppers entering the two Walmart stores will receive flyers describing the program and the school supplies that are needed. Those who want to help can donate supplies after they check out.

The Salvation Army will distribute backpacks filled with supplies on August 11th. To register for school supplies call the Salvation Army at 232.5824. To volunteer to help gather, sort, or distribute supplies call the United Way at 364.2381.