City of Yuma asking for supplies to help students get ready for school

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - One of the biggest back to school events is looking for sponsors.

The City of Yuma is asking local businesses, community clubs and anyone who can donate school supplies to fill up 2,000 backpacks for the 2026 Back to School Rodeo happening on July 11.

Any school materials are welcomed.

"We are trying to look for notebooks one subject red, one subject blue, red, blue folders, erasers, pencils, school sticks anything we can do to stuffed up those backpacks," said Brissa Garcia, City of Yuma Events Coordinator.

You have until the end of June to make your donations. You can find more information here.