The Vashon Community PTSA is currently holding a Back-to-School Drive to provide school supplies for students in need. Collection cans are set up at Thriftway; organizers welcome all school-related supplies for children in grades K-12.

Jackie Merrill of the PTSA said that the volunteer organization expects to supply around 200 children with binders, pens, pencils, scissors, paper and other essential school equipment. She hopes to see more backpacks and glue  sticks in particular this year, as donations of those items have been scarce in the past.

The PTSA will distribute supplies from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Land Trust Building. No proof of income or need is required.