The new school year is already here. Ad we need your help to get New Mexico schools stocked up and ready for the school year. Join the KOAT 7 School Supply Drive. Donate now through August 14th and our partners at the Salvation Army will connect your dollars to schools across New Mexico.Donate Now >>The KOAT 7 School Supply Drive is supported by Nusenda Credit Union.FAQWhy partner with The Salvation Army on this campaign?The Salvation Army has units serving our neighbors throughout the state, so we know they will be good stewards of all gifts and that the funds raised during this drive will stay in our local communities. When donating online, funds go to the community of the zip code of the donor’s billing address. If a donor wishes to specify a community to which they want their donation to go, they can do so when completing the online form, and that specific community is where the donation will go.Who will benefit from the donations?The Salvation Army will identify local low-income schools and youth programs in need to receive these generous donations. With the drive fully online and the donations all being monetary, that will allow for items to be purchased to fit the needs of a particular school or youth program.What is the goal?Our goal is to raise at least $10,000 to buy school supplies to help families and kids in need throughout New Mexico.How can I donate?Getting involved is easy. From August 8nd through August 14th, you can visit salarmy.us/KOATBackToSchool or text "KOAT" to 51555 to make a monetary donation to the campaign.If I can’t afford all the school supplies my kids need, can you help?If your family needs back to school supplies, please contact your local Salvation Army, and if they have the means to help, they will.