VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — 10 On Your Side’s Operation School supplies is continuing Friday in Virginia Beach.

Through Friday, Aug. 23, we’re collecting school collecting supplies for kids in the area. This initiative has become a tradition over the years.

WAVY’s Marielena Balouris was at a Walmart on Lynnhaven parkway in Virginia Beach Friday. A retired teacher showed up to the event and filled pencil boxes with glue sticks, Crayons and scissors.

10 On Your Side Operation School Supplies broke its own record Last year by collecting more than 80,000 items for school districts across our region.

1st Advantage Credit Union, Hampton Roads Honda and FSI returned as collection sponsors for the 2019 initiative.