school supplies

As students head back for in-person classes this fall, many may not have access to the school supplies they need.

All this week, NBC Bay Area are supporting our schools. We’ve paired up with Family Giving Tree, whose goal this year is to donate more than 20,000 backpacks full of school supplies to Bay Area kids in need. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura has the latest numbers.

If the thought of homeschooling your children leaves you feeling overwhelmed, read our guide for product suggestions to help you get set up and dozens of educational resources to get you going.

Teachers need pencils, crayons, glue sticks … and plexiglass.