Nancy Sasaki talked about the increasing need for help buying school supplies and how the public can make a difference in the lives of kids. United Way of San Diego County (UWSD) is hosting its annual “Back to School Drive” to gather new supplies to provide some relief to local households in need of support and to give San Diego students in need an equal opportunity to start the school year on the right track. UWSD encourages community members to take part in the positive transformation of students’ lives by donating through its online gift registry or by making a monetary donation directly to the nonprofit at www.uwsd.org/B2S All donations support UWSD’s ongoing efforts to address inequities in our community and close the gaps in learning and economic mobility so that all San Diegans can thrive. After the drive is over, the school supplies collected will be donated to local students. In addition, UWSD will partner with SAY San Diego to donate much-needed supplies to its recipients. UWSD is looking for NEW school supplies, including pens, pencils, erasers, books, notebooks, backpacks, and much more. The drive runs through September 9.