Deputies Gather School Supplies for Students

Pictured (l-r) ACSO Deputy Ruben Pola, ACSO Sheriff's Technician Anne Espinoza, Alameda County Foster Parent Association representative Lina Faanunu, Pete's Hardware owner Linda Roark, and employee Jessica Jenson.

Representatives with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office and Alameda County Foster Parent Association stopped by Pete’s Ace Hardware in Castro Valley last Thursday to help pick up and distribute school supplies for needy students, some of which may have recently been adopted. Thanks to the generosity of Pete’s customers and employees, this year's annual donation drive brought in hundreds of supplies, including backpacks, binders, pencils, paper, rulers, calculators, and other necessities. Pete’s owner, Linda Roark, said she was thrilled that so many people donated supplies, especially those students who need it most.