United Way of Yellowstone County is collecting school supplies that will go directly to kids who need them for the upcoming school year in Yellowstone County. Operation School Supply will collect school supplies from direct donations that can be dropped off at UWYC’s headquarters at 2173 Overland Ave or at any Mattress King store. We’ll also be collecting from other participating businesses hosting employee supply drives and other organizations. Collection will run until Aug. 14, when we’ll host a final drop-off day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We’ll then organize supplies into backpacks to be distributed to kids who need supplies, coordinating with Family Service and the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools. On Aug. 19-21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., students and families can pick up the fully supplied backpacks at UWYC (2173 Overland Ave Billings, MT 59102_) headquarters. Any additional supplies go to schools to supply students throughout the year.