The North Wasco County Education Foundation has launched a fundraiser to get technology and basic needs to kids in North Wasco County School District 21. The COVID Response Special Fund has been established, with a goal of raising $20,000 in the next four weeks for more Chromebooks & internet access so all students can participate in distance learning while the schools are closed due to Stay Home orders. The fund would also be providing food for the weekend backpack program and gas cards to needy families. Foundation Director Rebecca Thistlewaite says those were the top needs identified by the school district and its food service director. To donate go to www.northwascoed.org.