Schoolkits for Kids is the theme of the 2013 backpack and school supply charity drive sponsored by the Professional Insurance Agents of Wisconsin (PIAW), the Salvation Army and locally by Diel Insurance Group.

The goal is to help ensure that low-income children have the materials they need to succeed during the upcoming school year.

“We are asking community members in our area to help these children and give them a great start to the new school year,” Christine Diel said.

Donations of backpacks, scissors, pocket folders, crayons and other school supplies can be dropped off at Diel Insurance Group’s Rhinelander location, 111 N. Brown Street (on the Plaza) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday.