Trustee’s program covers back-to-school clothes — and year-round apparel

Back-to-school season is right around the corner. But for some, the affordability of school clothes is a stumbling block. Center Township Trustee LaDonna Freeman’s 2024 School Clothing “Kick-off” serves to mend that gap. From July eighth to August second, every day of the week K-12th graders in Center Township can receive vouchers for school clothes and shoes, as well as free phones, provided by Constellation Wireless from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for those who are eligible.The school clothing program takes place on the second floor of the trustee’s office. For the program, Center Township families can receive a $200 voucher for either clothes or shoes or split the funds, $125 for clothes and $75 for shoes. On the first day of the monthlong event, Freeman ran a backpack give away, complete with snow cones, cotton candy and other treats for the kids. Freeman kept the kids entertained through games like musical chairs while their parents waited in line. “It’s just a blessing that they’re able to get school clothing and shoes,” Freeman said. Vendors included Shoppers World, Shoe Carnival, School Zone and Schoolbelles, many of which were added by Freeman herself. To qualify for vouchers, families must live in...