BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – With the start of a new school year fast approaching, parents and students will have the chance to attend several back-to-school events and giveaways taking place in the Baton Rouge area.

• Saturday, July 30 starting at 10 a.m. at Ryan Elementary School located at 10337 Elm Grove Garden Drive, there will be a distribution of supplies for the start of the school year. There will be free snacks, paper, pencils, notebooks, pencils, pens, folders and more, while supplies last. A child must be present.

• Saturday July 30 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. State Representative C. Denise Marcelle along with several other local organizations will host the annual Back to School Extravaganza at Living Faith Christian Center located at 6375 Winbourne Ave. Organizers say there will be backpacks full of school supplies, a giveaway with $25 gift cards for the first 50 vehicles in line, hygiene bags, jambalaya and paper towels until while stocks last. 500 food boxes will also be provided.

• On Saturday July 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.Metropolitan Councilor Cleve Dunn, Jr. would like to invite the community to the Back 2 School Contest to Idea Bridge School located at 1500 N. Airways Drive.

• On Saturday July 30 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.the annual back-to-school extravaganza serving the community of Northdale and surrounding areas will be held at Madison Avenue BREC Park located at 1820 Madison Ave.
• On Saturday July 30 of 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.there will be an end of summer party at Anna T. Jordan Community Park located at 1750 Stilt Street. Organizers say there will be live music, a limited supply of school supplies, diapers, haircut vouchers, food, snowballs, drinks, raffle prizes and more.

• On Saturday July 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Mayor Pro Tempore LaMont Cole invites everyone to come and enjoy the annual meeting Pack the bag gift. This event will take place at Capitol Middle School, 5100 Greenwell Springs Road. The festive event will be filled with games, food, music and entertainment.

• On Saturday August 6there will be a back-to-school drive and children’s clothing from 9 a.m. to noon at Scotlandville Great Mount Carmel Baptist Church.

• Saturday, August 6 from 10 a.m.there will be a distribution of supplies for the start of the school year Zachary High School gymnasium front parking lot located at 4100 Bronco Lane in Zachary. Organizers say elementary, junior high, high school and college students are welcome. An adult must accompany all kindergarten students.

• On Saturday, August 6 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 7361 Airline Hwy, The Salvation Army will provide a backpack full of supplies to the first 500 children. For the gift, parents must bring a valid ID, the child must be present and within the age group of 5 years. at the age of 12. Old. They will also have local vendors providing health information, games, toys for children and good food.

• On Sunday, August 7 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 3535 Riley StreetMetro Council District 5 invites the community to come and enjoy free back-to-school haircuts, as well as a book bag and uniform.

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