The Chaffee County Department of Human Services is collecting school supplies for local students now through August 6th. 

Purchases can be dropped off in the donation box at Walmart or by appointment at the DHS offices in Salida. 

In Buena Vista, supplies can be dropped off on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 11:00 – 1:00, at 122 Cottonwood Avenue, or the Buena Vista Library at 131 Linderman Ave.

Monetary donations are also being accepted to purchase needed school supplies. Checks can be made out to Chaffee County Department of Human Services with “school supplies” written on the memo line. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at 448 E. 1st St. #166 Salida, CO 81201, or 114 E. Linderman Avenue.

Families who need assistance with school supplies for their students must call DHS by August 6th to sign up. The Salida number is 530-2500 ext. 0, the Buena Vista number is 395-0344 ext 1000.

Due to the COVID–19 social distancing requirements this year, backpacks will be pre-packed with supplies per grade level by DHS employees.

The Salida pick up will be a “drive-through” at the Chaffee County Fairgrounds on CR 120 on August 11th from 10:00 to 2:00.

The Buena Vista “drive through” will take place August 21st  from 10:00 to 2:00 at the DHS office located at 114 E. Linderman Ave.

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Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.

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