TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Every year, the non-profit Youth On Their Own hosts a Back to School Challenge in an effort to help youth experiencing homelessness start the school year off right. From school supplies to food, middle and high schoolers are able to grab any items they need from the Youth On Their Own mini mall.
Bethany Neumann, the director of development and communications, said they're looking for a variety of different items to help the kids start school.
"So some of the items we need most is shelf stable milk so like oat milk or soy milk, but there's also shelf stable dairy milk," Neumann said. "And paper towels and toilet paper. It's kinda like in COVID — we just can't get enough of those."
But through the summer, the team at YOTO are looking for donations from the community of non-perishable food items, school supplies and hygiene items. You can donate on their websiteor in person at the office. The challenge will continue through September 30, but they accept donations all year.
