The East Central Kansas Economic Opportunity Corp. has begun taking applications for back-to-school supplies.

Clients must meet federal poverty guidelines and set up an appointment by calling 841-3357 before visiting the ECKAN Center at 2518 Ridge Court.

Donations also are sought for the program. Supplies needed include No. 2 pencils, pens, notebooks, notebook paper, colored pencils, rulers, erasers, crayons and markers.

Donated supplies can be dropped off at the center.