Back to school supplies support

ABBOTSFORD — With one week left before classes resume for another school year, parents doing back-to-school shopping may be feeling the financial pinch with everything being more expensive due, in part, to inflation.

Local organizations such as the Salvation Army in Abbotsford are ramping up efforts with their ‘Back-to-School’ event taking place Thursday (Sept. 1).

According to the non-profit, a grant received from the Abbotsford Community Foundation—Smart & Caring Community Fund, helped to provide new school supplies and gift cards for 250 students.

Additionally, this week, the province also announced the Student and Family Affordability Fund, giving $60 million to help school districts ensure students are fed and have the school supplies they need in order to be successful.