Backpack Bonanza to Distribute Free School Supplies on Aug. 24th

Local nonprofit Children First/Communities In Schools (CIS) is hosting a backpack bonanza for students at five local elementary schools: Emma Elementary, Estes Elementary, Johnston Elementary, Claxton Elementary, and Eblen Intermediate.

Students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies thanks to the United Way’s “Backpack to the Future” drive. Representatives from the Asheville-Buncombe United Way’s 211 helpline, A-B Tech, Triple P Parenting Program, a bookmobile, West Buncombe Fire County Fire Department, and Pisgah Legal Services will be on hand to answer questions and share information about their programs.

The children can have fun with face painting, a bouncy house, a photo booth, dancing and games. This event is provided at no charge and food will be available.

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The event takes place Friday, August 24, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Children First/CIS Family Resource Center, located at 37 Brickyard Road on the campus of Emma Elementary School.

For more information or to arrange for a feature during the event, contact Kate Frost at [email protected] or 828-214-5052.