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The Salt Lake City Mission hopes to provide 500 students with school supplies, haircuts and clothing for the new academic year, but organizers say they need help.

"We need as many people as possible to help make the 'Back to School Giveaway' a success in serving less fortunate children in our community," the Rev. Joe Vazquez, assistant director of the mission, said in a statement.

The mission is seeking children's clothing, backpacks and other school supplies, as well as volunteers to give them away on Saturday, Aug. 15.

Donations and volunteer applications can be turned in at the mission office, 1151 S. Redwood Road. More information is available online at saltlakecitymission.org.

"There are many families who are struggling in the community and limited resources hinder their child's ability to succeed in school," Vazquez said. "The 'Back to School Giveaway' will help these families prepare their children to begin the school year off right."