Assistance League of Bend’s Operation School Bell to provide new spring clothing for 500 Deschutes County students

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ -- Assistance League of Bend, through its Operation School Bell® program, provides new clothing to students from kindergarten through Grade 12. In addition to its fall dressing events, which benefited over 1,900 students, the organization will soon host a spring shopping campaign for 500 students.

Students will shop for new school clothes using vouchers provided by the Assistance League of Bend and distributed by Family Access Network advocates at each school.

The spring campaign will take place at the Bend Walmart store on February 19 and 22 and the Redmond Walmart store on March 5, 8 and 12. 

Assistance League of Bend, through its Operation School Bell program, is a leading provider of new school clothing for children in Deschutes County.

Assistance League of Bend continues to see a rising need for providing local children with essential clothing items. Beyond meeting basic needs, the Assistance League of Bend has found that students with new clothes feel more confident, attend school more regularly, and are less likely to experience bullying. Children with better self-esteem are more likely to complete their education, helping to break the cycle of poverty.

To learn more about The Operation School Bell program, contact Meredith Kellogg at osb@assistanceleaguebend.org  or 541-389-2075.

Assistance League of Bend is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization making a difference in the lives of children facing hardship in Deschutes County.  Please visit their website www.assistanceleague.org/bend for more information.

Assistance League of Bend is a 21 Cares for Kids partner.