Chamber will launch school supply drive

Colfax Chamber of Commerce is organizing a school supplies drive to benefit Colfax students, July 11 to Aug. 13.

Incoming Colfax Chamber board member Trina Robinson is spearheading the project.

“I wanted to help Colfax schools this upcoming school year,” said Robinson. “I’m all about helping the schools and children.”

“Of course, the Chamber was in support of Trina’s vision,” said Colfax Chamber President Kathy Mayer. “And we’re looking forward to working together as a community to help children and the school district.”

The Chamber is now looking for businesses, organizations and government offices willing to host a donation drop-off locations.

Colfax city hall and Les Schwab Tire Center are the first confirmed drop-off locations. The Chamber of Commerce will also host a donation drop-off box at their new location at 120 S. Main Street.

The Chamber will provide lists of approved supplies for students attending Colfax schools.

Monetary donations made will be used to buy additional supplies on the pre-approved list.

All supplies donated will be distributed to teachers in Colfax schools before Aug. 31.