WHY: For Washington and Oregon’s more than 26,000 foster kids, sometimes getting ahead in school can be hard, especially without even the basic supplies. To help these children succeed, Sleep Country USA is collecting donations of new schools supplies for local foster kids. Contributions can be dropped off at any Sleep Country USA store and will be distributed among 20 Pacific Northwest foster care organizations.

WHERE: Donations will be accepted at any Sleep Country USA store. Bring new school supplies including pencils, pens, erasers, calculators, paper, backpacks, binders and pocket dictionaries. For more information on the location of the nearest store, please use the Sleep Country store locator at www.sleepcountry.com or call 1-888-88-SLEEP. The store hours are M-F 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m