POMEROY–Bank of Eastern Washington is collecting school supplies for local elementary students at its Washington branches. These supplies will be distributed to local schools in August.

“If you would like to help, please drop your school supply donations at any branch of Bank of Eastern Washington,” says Becky Kindle, Chief Operating Officer.

Each branch will feature a drawing for several backpacks filled with supplies for a local student. Community members with a grade school student are encouraged to stop in and fill out a ticket

You do not have to be a Bank of Eastern Washington customer to donate supplies or enter the drawing and no purchase is necessary.

BEW branches in Washington are located here and in Colfax, Dayton, LaCrosse and Pasco.