Local nonprofit Lynx is hosting its Back to School Drive Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2540 F St.

Lynx assists homeless students and students facing hardships in the Kern High School District with clothing, school supplies, hygiene items, and food to improve their quality of life.

Donations items needed include: backpacks, binders, paper, folders, pencils, pens, socks, undergarments, pillows, hampers, duffel bags and luggage, and toiletry items.

Lynx will also provide a receipt with their nonprofit tax ID number for tax purposes.