School Supplies

It's that time again - time for Back to School Shopping! If you, like so many others, are wondering how you are going to afford your child's school supplies, perhaps one of the following events can help!

Back 2 School Festival
Saturday, August 1
10 a.m. - 12 Noon
Alice Hall
38116 Fifth Ave.
Zephyrhills, FL
This event is sponsored by HIS Storehouse Outreach & Thrift Center and will offer free backpacks and school supplies, free food, carnival games for kids and a coupon for a $5 kid's haircut at Artistic Hair. Donations of school supplies and backpacks are still being accepted, and can be dropped off at the Thrift Center at 35362 State Road 54 during business hours (10-5 weekdays or 10-2 Saturday).

Joining Hands Kids Camp
August 3 - August 7
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Joining Hands Community Mission
3214 U.S. Hwy 19
Holiday, FL
A weeklong day camp for children whose families are experiencing homelessness or financial hardship. Campers will receive a healthy breakfast, lunch and snack and will experience many fun crafts and activities. At the end of the week, each camper will receive a new pair of shoes and a back-to-school backpack filled with school supplies. Call (727) 937-3268 for more information.

School Supply Giveaway
Saturday, August 8
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Victory Apostolic Church
102 Lake Hobbs Rd.
Lutz, FL
Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided. Call (813) 949-9001 for more information.

Backpack Giveaway
Saturday, August 8
Life Point Christian Church
6219 River Rd.
New Port Richey, FL
Free backpack giveaway. Call (727) 849-1251 for more information, to register, or if you would like to donate a backpack.

Back-to-School Sunday
Sunday, August 23
8:10 a.m., 9:45 a.m., and 11:20 a.m.
Calvary Chapel Worship Center
6825 Trouble Creek Rd.
New Port Richey, FL
Attend any one of the three church services on this date and you could receive a free backpack. Online pre-registration is required. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Pre-registration does not guarantee you will receive a backpack, however there will also be free haircuts, games, prizes, ice cream sundaes and more.