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It's almost time to go Back 2 School! A list of supply giveaways happening before the bell rings
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It's almost time to go Back 2 School, which means there will be several supply giveaways and donation drives in the coming weeks to make sure every child is ready for their bell to ring. Here's a list of supply drives:
This is not an exhaustive list! If there's a supply drive you know of that isn't listed, feel free to email us about it at news@wbrz.com.
Ascension Parish
Aug. 2:
Ascension Youth Fest at the Wag Center in Donaldsonville from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
East Baton Rouge Parish
July 18:
Back-to-School Giveaway at Scotlandville Magnet
July 19:
Back-2-School FunDay Giveaway at New Sunlight Baptist Church from noon to 4 p.m.
District 7 Back to School Giveaway at 4000 Gus Young Avenue from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Back 2 School Block Party at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 23:
LIUNA Local 99 and Baton Rouge Constable Terrica Williams are hosting the Laborers Rising Back to School Backpack Giveaway from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at LIUNA Local 99 Union Hall on Government Street.
July 25:
Back-to-School Convening at 7711 Goodwood Boulevard from 9 a.m. to noon
July 26:
Back to School Giveaway at Charity Christian Center Church starting at 9 a.m.
District 6 Back 2 School Giveaway at GEO Next Generation High School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Back 2 School Bash at Impact Charter on Harding Street from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Baker Supplies for Success at the Baker Municipal Center on Groom Road from 10 a.m. to noon.
Back 2 School Bash at World Shakers Church International on N. 48th Street from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
July 27:
Back 2 School Drive at 1352 South Boulevard from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
July 30:
WBRZ's Stuff the Bus campaign to collect supplies for students in need!
Aug. 2:
Back to School Giveaway at Gus Young Park from noon to 2:30 p.m.
Back to School Bash at Naim Drive Park from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Back to School Supply Giveaway at Greater Mt. Canaan Baptist Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Aug. 16:
Back to School Giveaway and Resource Fair at Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church in Zachary from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Iberville Parish
July 29:
Back to School Bash at Iberville Elementary School Gym from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Livingston Parish
Aug. 1:
The 25th annual Assess the Need program will be held Aug. 1-2 and Aug. 8-9 at Cain’s Family Markets in Albany, Livingston and Springfield; Carter’s Supermarkets at Hatchell Lane in Denham Springs, Vincent Road in Denham Springs and Walker; Oak Point Fresh Market in Watson; Village Markets in Port Vincent, White Hall and Head of Island. Volunteers will be at the stores from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the two Fridays, and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the two Saturdays. Supplies will be distributed to schools on Aug. 6, prior to the first day of classes on Aug. 8.
Tangipahoa Parish
July 18:
Back to School Bash at OW Dillon Leadership Academy in Kentwood from 9 a.m. to noon.
July 25:
Back to School Bash at Independence Leadership Academy from 9 a.m. to noon.
Aug. 1:
Back to School Bash at Hammond Westside Montessori from 9 a.m. to noon.
Aug. 2:
Back to School Bash at 19325 Hipark Boulevard in Hammond from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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