School begins next week for many area schools, and some parents might be looking for help getting supplies for their children. The Food Shelf of Pella can provide that assistance. Melissa Zula at the food shelf says they also have school supplies. Zula says August is their busiest month at the food shelf, partly because of the cost of starting school. The food shelf holds hours on Tuesdays from 8 to 9am, and from 6:30 to 8pm.