The Mahwah Center for Food Action is looking for a different type of donation next month. The charity organization, with a location on Ridge Road, usually collects non-perishable food items. For the month of August, in addition to food, the CFA is also looking for school supply donations.

According to CFA Director Jim James, the back-to-school supplies are given to children of families who receive food donations from the CFA. “We would appreciate any help [residents] can give to the children of the families that comes to the Center for Food Action for help,” he said.

The CFA is asking for donations of the following back-to-school items:

• Back Packs (Boys and Girls)    
• Highlighters, Post-it Notes
• Pencils, Pens, Crayons              
• Marble Composition Notebooks
• Spiral Note Books                     
• Loose Leaf Paper, Rulers,
• Glue sticks, Scissors             
• Colored Pencils, Erasers,
• Pencil Cases                             
• Index cards, Assignment pads  
• 2 pocket folders                                   
• 3 ring binders (1 inch and 2 inch)
• Colored Pens (Red & Green)

Items can be dropped off the to CFA August 6 through August 27. Or, the Center will pick up donations. See the attached flier for more details.