Jamestown  (CSi)  The Buffalo Mall announces that the annual back to school “Stuff the Bus” to provide school supplies to needy students returns this year.

Buffalo Mall Manager Bev Dawson, says a donation site will be setup at the Buffalo Mall entrance or Gate City Bank beginning July 30th.

Buffalo Mall Manager, Bev Dawson says, “We encourage everyone to donate school supplies for area children in need.Our goal is to fill the school bus with backpacks, calculators, folders, notebooks, three ring binders and all the necessities for going back to school.”

She adds, that school supply wish lists are available at the Buffalo Mall and Gate City Bank. The donation period will wrap up August 16th.

Community Action Region VI will be receiving the school supplies and distributing to children in need.

Parents and guardians are asked to call 701-252-1821 beginning August 14th to make an appointment to pick up their children’s school supplies, and  bring in the school supply list pertaining to the students grade