Junction City / Geary County United Way Executive Director Nichole Mader said Wednesday that 66 school children are signed up for the Adopt-A-Backpack program and there still 37 backpacks left to be adopted. Applications are closed but United Way is still seeking people to adopt the backpacks.
Backpacks filled with school supplies for children are due back to United Way by Aug. 5. Contact that office at 785-238-2217 for more information.