Kiwanis Club now collecting items for school kids

The La Conner Kiwanis Club is sponsoring a drive to help fill the La Conner Schools Care Cabinet.

The cabinet is filled with health care and hygiene items, socks, T-shirts and snacks. It’s available to all students, anytime they need something.

“Imagine getting to school with wet feet because of a puddle you didn’t see or you couldn’t find your scrunchie to get your hair out of your face,” said Kiwanian Joy Neal. “Or you spilled lunch down the front of your shirt. Kids need to feel comfortable in order to learn.”

Kiwanis members are asking the community to donate items for the cabinet. You’ll...