Steinbach Family Resource Centre is benefiting from Staples' annual school supplies fundraiser.

General Manager Gerald Jeske says this is a great opportunity for them to raise money so kids who otherwise couldn't afford school supplies can go back to school prepared.

"What's really important about it is it's not just cheap school supplies, it's high quality school supplies," explains Jeske. "That's one thing that I know a lot of teachers have told me, that they want to have every kid and every student on the same playing field when they come and start school."

Jeske adds it's also great because all the money raised goes to purchasing school supplies which Vicki and her staff at Steinbach Family Resource Centre will give out to those families who need the help.

So far Jeske says they have raised $2000 and are hoping to reach $4000 by the end of the fundraiser, noting there are prizes to be won with donations. The last day to donate is September 13.