For the fourth year, the Alajawan Brown Foundation is collecting backpacks and school supplies for school-age children.

The annual drives are organized by Alajawan’s parents, Ayanna and Louis, in memory their 12-year-old son who was shot to death five years ago on West Hill.

Last year, about 1,300 backpacks were donated.

The Browns are collecting the backpacks and supplies 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, and Saturday, Aug. 8, at the Renton Walmart, 743 Rainier Ave. S.

The local Wendy’s restaurants are also participating in the donation drive until Aug. 18.

The backpacks and supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 29 at the King County Fire District 20 headquarters, 12417 76th Ave. S., on West Hill as part of the community festival.

Ayanna Brown stresses that the backpacks are for students in kindergarten through high school. A child must accompany the parent to receive a backpack.

The Browns also need help sorting the school supplies and filling the backpacks. Volunteers can help noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 14, Aug. 17, Aug. 18 and Aug. 24 at the fire district headquarters.

More information is available by calling 425-208-6236.