EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Believe it or not, but the new school year is right around the corner, and WPRI 12 is looking to make sure local students are prepared.

Now through Saturday, Sept. 6, we'll be working with Back to School Rhode Island and School on Wheels of Massachusetts to collect donations for families in need.

Anyone who's willing and able to give back to their community can either submit a monetary donation online or purchase and drop off school supplies at any Cardi's Furniture and Mattresses location.

Here's a list of supplies that are needed: • ► Pens • ► Pencils • ► Crayons • ► Colored Pencils • ► Washable Markers • ► Pencil Sharpeners • ► Pencil Boxes & Pouches • ► Erasers • ► Highlighters • ► Glue Sticks • ► Scissors (Child Safety) • ► Bac

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