Back-to-School giveaway brings free supplies to St. Joseph families
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- Back-to-school season is right around the corner as families gear up for the upcoming school year.
The special backpack giveaway is happening on Aug. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m at Open Door Food Kitchen.
Families can stop by, enjoy snow cones and hot dogs, and pick up backpacks filled with school supplies to help students start the year off right.
It’s a family-friendly event designed to bring the community together while making sure kids have what they need for the classroom.
“Its all about giving back to the community, and a lot of us are in this together and we have either been on this side of giving back or have been on the other end of needing help,” Corey Lowe, host of the event said.
This is the second year the event is being held, giving families a chance to come together and pick up school supplies before the new year begins.
Along with the giveaways, there will be games and activities for kids of all ages—or families can simply stop by to grab what they need.
“Some of them are aged for younger kids, while other are meant for older kids. They will have pens, pencils, highlighters and just about everything they might need,” Lowe said.
Lowe says that the goal is not just to hand out supplies, but to create a fun, welcoming experience that leaves a positive impact on the community.
The event is free and open to everyone, and families are encouraged to bring their kids.
“I hope the kids who need these supplies come out and get their supplies that they need for the school year, which is about to start back up tomorrow,” Demetrius Chance, another host of the event, said.
Both organizers say their mission is simple: making sure kids are prepared and equipped with the tools they need to succeed.
“Getting them prepared and making sure they have all the tools to succeed is what I hope for,” Chance said.
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