Back-to-School Costs Skyrocket in Milwaukee | Milwaukee News

School supply costs are skyrocketing, with nationwide prices up nearly eight percent—and in Milwaukee, stocking up for one kid can run $40 to $200 depending on store and brand. Switching to store brands slashes costs by over 40%, with Walmart’s own brands offering the best deals. But it’s not just about saving money—it’s about kids feeling prepared and confident in class. Community efforts like Planned Parenthood’s backpack drive (distributing 600 in hours) and MPS’s partnership with 40+ organizations (raising $52K for 1,800 students) are making a difference. Yet parents still face a relentless financial squeeze, with back-to-school shopping just one front in a long battle to make ends meet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b98f1e2d6b817740