Teachers in the Galesburg area and across Central Illinois can stock up on classroom reading materials at no cost, thanks to a Goodwill of Central Illinois initiative running from July 26 through August 25.
The program allows educators to fill a shopping bag with free books at participating Goodwill stores, including the Galesburg location at 2250 N. Henderson St.
To take advantage of the offer, teachers need only present a valid school ID to verify their educator status. They can either purchase a shopping bag at the store or bring their own to fill with books.
“This is something we love doing,” said Susan Walker, Goodwill’s Director of Retail and Operations. “We have a supply of books, and what better way to put them to good use than by our teachers.”
The initiative spans Goodwill’s 21-county territory, supporting educators as they prepare for the upcoming school year. For a full list of participating stores, visit goodwillpeo.org.