Marlborough-based St. Mary’s Credit Union is holding a "Tools for School" drive to benefit local elementary, middle and high school students.

"We realize the importance of getting a good education, and all of us at St. Mary’s want to do our part in making sure our students in this area get the tools and supplies they need to get back to school this fall," said Jack Caulfield, president and CEO of St. Mary’s Credit Union. "The economy has hit some families hard so we want to do our part in making sure our children have these items for their education."

Members of the community can drop of school supplies to any one of St. Mary’s five branches in Marlborough, Hudson or Northborough, according to a statement. The supplies will be donated to Marlborough Community Services and the United Way of Tri County.

The drive is being held until Aug. 3.