As the summer days wind down, it’s time to gear up for the new school year. To make the back-to-school transition easier for families, various organizations and churches in our area are hosting exciting events and supply giveaways. Let’s take a look at some of these events and their details:
Greenville
United Way School Tools Day
Date: July 29, 10 am – 2 pm
Location: Staunton Bridge Community Center, 165 Staunton Bridge Rd, Greenville
Satellite Locations:
- Greer Relief, 202 Victoria St, Greer
- Simpsonville Activity & Senior Center, 310 W Curtis St, Simpsonville
For more information, visit United Way School Tools Day
Back to School Book Bag Give-a-way
Date: July 22, 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Liberty Recreation Department
For more information, visit Back to School Book Bag Give-a-way
Back to School Picnic + Backpack Giveaway
Date: July 29, 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Woodruff Road Christian Church
For more information, visit Back to School Picnic + Backpack Giveaway
Back to School Splash
Date: July 29 and August 10
Location: Morningside Baptist Church, 1115 Pelham Road
For more information, visit Back to School Splash
7th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway (Drive-Thru)
Date: August 5th, 9 am – Noon (while supplies last)
Location: Carolina Family Services, 17 Memorial Medical Drive
For more information, visit 7th Annual Back 2 School Giveaway
Spartanburg
Packs for Kids
Date: July 21, 9 am – 2 pm
Location: Boiling Springs Middle School Gym, 4801 SC Hwy 9, Inman
Requirements: Students must attend D1 or D2 schools and provide proof
For more information, visit Packs for Kids
TVTYO 5th Annual Back To School Bookbag & Supplies Giveaway
Date: August 5, 10 am – Noon
Location: The Bethlehem Center, 397 Highland Ave, Spartanburg
For more information, visit TVTYO 5th Annual Back To School Bookbag & Supplies Giveaway
Back2School Giveaway
Date: July 30, 11 am – 1 pm
Location: Mt Pleasant Baptist Church, 635 Mount Pleasant Rd, Spartanburg
For more information, visit Back2School Giveaway
Back To School Event
Date: August 2, 6 pm – 9 pm
Location: Town of Duncan, 121 S Spencer St, Duncan
For more information, visit Back To School Event
Back to School Bash
Date: August 3, 5:15 pm
Location: Temple Church, 171 Watkins Court, Spartanburg
For more information, visit Back to School Bash
Anderson
Cannon’s Back 2 School Party
Date: July 26, 6 pm – 8 pm
Location: Cannon Memorial Baptist Church, 120 Pepper St, Central
For more information, visit Cannon’s Back 2 School Party
Back to School Blessings
Date: July 24, 2 pm – 4 pm
Location: Waycross Baptist Church, 104 Waycross Church Road, Pelzer
For more information, visit Back to School Blessings
Back to School Giveaway
Date: August 4, 9 am – 11 am and 5 pm – 6:30 pm
Locations: First Baptist Church Belton and Chiquola Baptist Church in Honea Path
Requirements: Anderson District 2 students
For more information, visit Back to School Giveaway
Community Back to School Supplies Giveaway
Date: August 7, 5 pm
Location: Homeland Park Baptist Church, 3010 Abbeville Highway, Anderson
For more information, visit Community Back to School Supplies Giveaway
Oconee
Bookbag and School Supply Distribution
Date: Wednesday, July 26, 9 am (until supplies run out)
Location: Shaver Recreation Complex in Seneca
Requirements: Oconee County public school students only
This comprehensive list of back-to-school events and supply giveaways in our area will help families prepare for the upcoming academic year. Make sure to mark these dates on your calendar and take advantage of these wonderful opportunities to support our community and ensure our children have a successful start to the school year!