Back to school before you know it, Community Lending Shelf asks for your help

With back-to-school season just around the corner, the Community Lending Shelf is calling on local businesses and residents to help support students in need.

They’re collecting new, travel-sized hygiene items, like toothpaste, deodorant, and shampoo, along with new socks and underwear in kids’ and teen sizes.

Donations will be used to build kits for local youth, giving them a confident, healthy start to the school year.

Drop-offs can be made anytime at 4829 50th Street, or contact them for larger donations.

For details or contact information, visit the Community Lending Shelf – Olds on Facebook. 

Story written by Bernd Van’t Klooster

Galen Hartviksen
Galen Hartviksen
Straight outta northwestern Ontario, Galen moved from his hometown of Thunder Bay to Alberta in 1998. After graduating from the broadcasting program at Mount Royal College (Class of 2003), it was off to the Town of Olds for the launch of the independent radio station (CAB-K Broadcasting). A fan of all seasons, Galen has been News Director & the voice of the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Olds Grizzlys on 96.5 CKFM/ROCK 104.5 for two decades and in 2024 he was excited to have the opportunity to join the team at Vista Radio and My Mountain View Now.

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