As back-to-school season approaches, various organizations are initiating school supply drives to support students in need. The Town of Palm Beach United Way's annual drive runs until August 11, benefiting local nonprofits and Title I schools. In Pensacola, volunteers are packing supplies for new and international teachers in the Escambia County Public Schools district. The Alabama Farmers Cooperative is holding its 'Fill Up the Farm Truck' drive, with donations going to the United Way of Morgan County. Back-to-school shopping can be financially burdensome, with surveys indicating that many parents feel the strain, but planning and inventorying existing supplies can help manage costs.