After distributing free clothing, school supplies, hygiene products and backpacks to more than 200 youngsters last Saturday, volunteers are going to do it again this Saturday.
The annual Back-to-School Giveaway usually brings out about 400 youngsters. Since only about half of the new donated items found owners, organizers are holding a second drive from 8 a.m. until noon this Saturday at Second Baptist Church on N. Bryan Ave.
“We gave over 200 last Saturday, but we still have some left. So we wanted to finish it up,” said organizer Paula Simco.
Each year, area churches and others donate items to prepare local school ...