Back to school supplies sought, distributed

CHENEY – Students may be returning to school in name only this fall, but they still need supplies.

Cheney schools are slated to resume online instruction Sept. 8, and several organizations are attempting to provide backpacks filled with much needed supplies such as paper, pens, binders, calculators and USB flash drives.

The city’s Parks and Recreation Department is holding a “Back 2 School Community Event” this Sunday, Aug. 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Sutton Park. Backpacks with school supplies will be distributed along with shoes, makeup, hygiene kits and much more.

The distribution is by ap...