My name is Matthew Allen. I'm a single father of 7 kids, and 4 of them currently live with me. My 15, 12, 11, and 4-year-old are the ones living with me. My oldest ones are living on their own.

I've never had to reach out for help before, and it's a little out of my comfort zone, but due to being a single father, it's just really hard. I need help with their school supplies and clothing for this year. Any donation is a blessing, or if anyone is in the Shelby, NC area and can help with supplies or clothing, you can donate is a blessing also.

My kids are my world, and it hurts me to watch them see me struggle to get their school supplies. It hurts me to see them start school with barely anything, knowing they might get bullied or judged from my struggles this year.