LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - A Laredo nonprofit is teaming up with a big box store in efforts to ensure kids feel prepared to start the new school year and to help those in need.

On Saturday, August 9, United Way of Laredo and Walmart will host a “Day of Caring: Fill the Bus” donation drive , where they aim to fill a bus with donations.

The community is invited to participate in the collection at Walmart, located at 5610 San Bernardo Ave., from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

According to Peggy Duncan with United Way of Laredo, “[We’re collecting] dog food, cat food, diapers and items that can be used in the shelters for our agencies. Especially school supplies, because our kids who are in our shelters may not have the opportunity or the support to have the utilities and the necessities to go back to schoo

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