Mark your calendars for the upcoming back-to-school backpack giveaway events in St. Clair County, organized by local community groups to support low-income students.
In Port Huron, Blue Water Community Action will host the event on Wednesday, August 14th, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at McMorran Place Arena.
Capac’s event will be held on Wednesday, August 21st, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Capac Elementary School, organized by the Capac School District.
East China Area will have multiple events which include: all elementary schools on August 28th, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Marine City Middle School on Wednesday, August 21st, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and at St. Clair Middle School on Wednesday, August 22nd, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., organized by the East China School District.
Free backpacks will include school supplies, with children needing to be present to receive and proof of St. Clair County residency required.
For more information and all participating schools, contact Blue Water Community Action at (810) 982-8541.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
