(photo courtesy of NCJW/LA)

The National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles (NCJW/LA) is seeking volunteers for its inaugural Back 2 School Store (B2SS), a special event on July 19 for children in need to shop for new clothing and supplies for the upcoming school year. The students are invited in advance through community organizations. Adult volunteers are sought on July 19 to help children select the items.

Each child is escorted by a personal shopper (pictured) and is allowed to select pants, shirts, sneakers, undergarments, a sweatshirt and backpack. The children also receive binders, notebooks, pencils, a calculator and dictionary, as well as personal care items. All of the merchandise is new, and is purchased or donated by NCJW/LA and its sponsoring partners, Union Bank and the Southern California Gas Company.

For information on volunteering, donating or hosting a clothing drive, visit www.ncjwla.org.