BANGOR – Manna Ministries is collecting school supplies for area children and is asking community members to buy then donate backpacks, estimating that it will need about 400 for this school year by September.

Manna also is naming its new men’s shelter and is having a contest to see who can devise the most suitable name.

The winner will receive a dinner and overnight accommodations at the Lucerne Inn.

Entries should be mailed to Manna at 62 Main St., Bangor 04401, and must include the suggested name for the shelter along with your name and address.