AUDIO: Port Hope mom helps the United Way with back-to-school fundraiser

Sarah Turck (third from right) is challenging Port Hope residents to fill her truck with school supplies. By Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, LJI

By: Dan Jones, Northumberland 89.7 FM News, Local Journalism Initiative.

A Port Hope mom and mortgage broker is teaming with the United Way Northumberland to help children with back-to-school supplies.

Sarah Turck has challenged the community to fill the bed of her Dodge Ram Truck with crayons, pens, pencils and other supplies as she and the United Way look to create 850 backpacks for children in Northumberland County.

Turck, who used to sit on a local school board says she understands the struggles of some families in preparing their children for September classes.

Alicia Vandine, Executive Director of the United Way Northumberland says the backpacks will be designed for specific grades and will be distributed over the coming months.