Summer is almost over! Many kids are preparing to go back to school. That means it’s time to get them excited for the upcoming school year and fill their backpacks with school supplies. Gone are the days of a pencil pouch and a few spiral notebooks. Supply lists are long and financially overwhelming for some families.  There are some supply drives to help relieve the pressure.  They are always looking for donations and volunteers and are open to those who need a little bit of help.  Check out some of the events in your area. Click the links for details!

 Charlotte

WSOC 9 School Tools Kick-Off Party with Classroom Central
August 9th, 2017
Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
400 E Martin Luther King Blvd, Charlotte, NC
704-654-4400
guestservices@nascarhall.com

Saved by the Bell School Fundraiser
Aug 11th, 2017
Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Lucky’s Bar and Arcade 300 N College Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
Free Cupcake for 3+ New School Supplies at SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney
August 22nd – August 25th, 2017
Hours: Aug 22nd at 9:30 a.m. to Aug 25th at 9:00 p.m.
SAS Cupcakes-Blakeney 9941 Rea Rd, Ste C, Charlotte, NC, 28277

Social Ape School Supplies Drive Benefiting Classroom Central
August 24th, 2017
Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden 920 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC, 28206

The Block Back to School Bash (Summer Break Finale)
August 24th, 2017
Hours: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
300 East Seventh Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
704-416-4630
dsmalls@cmlibrary.org

High Country

My personal favorite back to school event is Watauga County’s Back2School Festival. This year they expect to serve 1,200 area children. They offer school supplies, backpacks, shoes and socks, lunch, and haircuts.

Catawba County has their Stuff the Bus event in July. If you know of any other events in Charlotte, Hickory, or the High Country please comment below!