SOUTH COLUMBIA, Columbia — Looking for some help with back to school supplies. Hers are some events to help your student get ready for the school year.
Friday July 28, 2023
Richland County
--6pm Back to School drive thru (North Springs Park 1320 Clemson Road)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis
Saturday July 29, 2023
Richland County
--9am-noon Jumpstart back to school ( First Choice Community Center, 217 Park Terrace Drive, Columbia)
Select Health of South Carolina's First Choice health plan will host its second Jump-Start Back-to-School event of the summer, featuring back-to-school information, children's activities, and backpacks with school supplies provided at no cost (while quantities last). The event will be held Saturday, July 29 from 9 a.m. to noon, at the First Choice Community Center, 217 Park Terrace Drive, Columbia, SC 29212. Participants are asked to register in advance by calling 1-888-676-9588.
--10am-11am Free bookbag giveaway (Irmo Community Park)
Arise Church is hosting out 4th Annual Back 2 School Bash & Book Bag Giveaway. We will be giving out FREE Book Bags FILLED with supplies (while supplies last) on July 29th at the Irmo Community Park 7505 Eastview Drive Irmo, SC 29063. We will also have music, bouncy houses, FREE SPORTS PHYSICALS, FREE FOOD, sno cones and much more. Please invite your friends and family!! We can't wait to see you there.
*each child has to be present to receive bookbag
Sumter County
--11am-1pm Knowledge for College (Birnie Hope Center 210 S. Purdy Street Sumter )
Birnie Hope Park for the Knowledge for College Back to School Bash! Bring your kids, we will have school supplies, food, police and fire fighter demos!
SUNDAY July 25, 2023
SUMTER COUNTY
--2pm Back to school bash (1337 Peach Tree Road Sumter)
Four Brothers with an Impact helping Hands food, back to school supplies, games.
TUESDAY August 1, 2023
RICHLAND COUNTY
-- 5:00pm-7:00pm (Irmo Strong Back to School Kick Off (Irmo High School 6671 St Andrews Rd, Columbia)
Irmo Strong Community Back to School Kick-Off The Irmo community is invited for an evening of information and resources to prepare children for the upcoming school year. The first 500 attendees enjoy a free Chick-fil-A dinner. There will also be a DJ, free books and a limited number of free backpacks and school supplies.
THURSDAY August 3, 2023
Richland County
--6pm Back to School Drive Thru (Meadowlake Park 600 Beckman Road)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis
FRIDAY August 4, 2023
Richland County
--6pm Back to School drive thru (Friarsgate Park 1712 Chatford Road Irmo)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis.
SATURDAY August 5, 2023
Richland County
--10am-4pm Welcome Back Shamrockfest 2023 (Eau Claire High School 4800 Monticello Road)
Free school supplies for students, food, music, vendors and hairstylists.
SUNDAY August 6, 2023
Richland County
--7am-4pm 2nd Back To School (1055 Sparkleberry Lane Ext Suite Q Columbia)
Live Music, back to school supplies, free hairstyles. More details call (803) 497-3001
THURSDAY August 10, 2023
Richland County
--6pm Back to School Drive Thru (St. Andrews Park 920 Beatty Road Columbia)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis
FRIDAY August 11, 2023
Richland County
--6pm Back to School Drive Thru (Hopkins Park Hopkins Park Road Hopkins)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis
SATURDAY August 12, 2023
Richland County
--11am Back To School Drive Thur (Eastover Park 1031 Main Street Eastover SC)
We will have stations set up in the parking lot where you can stop to get each item before heading home! Kids must be present in the car at the time of the event. Supplies are limited, and offered on a first-come, first served basis.
