United Way of Greenville County event to provide free backpacks, school supplies, food
On Saturday, July 29, United Way of Greenville County will host its annual School Tools distribution day at the Staunton Bridge Community Center at 165 Staunton Bridge Road.
Powered by Duke Energy, the event will provide backpacks filled with school supplies to students from all grade levels. United Way will also offer free food from local food trucks, music and information booths regarding available community services, a press release stated.
This year, nearly 3,000 backpacks will be collected, packed and distributed by hundreds of volunteers thanks to the unity of local companies, community organizations and other United Way supporters.
A smaller number of supplies will be distributed at satellite locations:
Greer Relief (202 Victoria Street)
Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center (310 West Curtis Street)
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On Saturday, July 29, United Way will also sponsor a fare-free day for the Greenlink bus network to support families attending School Tools Day and for those in need of transportation in Greenville County.
To support School Tools, volunteer or learn more about the event, visit unitedwaygc.org/schooltools.
Nina Tran covers trending topics for the Greenville News. Reach her via email at ntran@gannett.com
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