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Nominate A Chicago School To Win Free School Supplies

Each year a Chicago on-profit holds a contest that allows anyone to nominate a school to win free supplies for the year.

(CBS Chicago)

July 18, 2023 / 10:07 AM

CHICAGO (CBS)-- It's almost time to start shopping for back-to-school supplies, but between inflation and the already high cost of some items being able to afford those supplies is tough for so many families.

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According to the National Retail Federation, the average family will spend $890 dollars on school supplies this year.

To help with that high price tag, a Chicago non-profit is holding a contest that will ultimately provide free school supplies for students in three Chicago schools.

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