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Free School Supplies Available from the City of Rockville
Residents Eligible for Supplies at Back to School Jam, Friday, Aug. 21
Rockville, Md., July 27, 2009 - The City of Rockville will distribute free school supplies and backpacks for the ninth consecutive year at its annual Back to School Jam on Friday, Aug. 21, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Avenue. Proof of residency is required and each family is limited to three backpacks of school supplies.
The City is accepting donations prior to the event at Lincoln Park Community Center. Supplies most needed include pens, pencils, notebooks and binders.
"The Back to School Jam has become a big tradition over here in Lincoln Park, and the event continues to grow each year," said Neal Owens, Lincoln Park Community Center supervisor. "We try to get the kids excited about the upcoming school year and give them a head start to help them feel confident going into school."
Last year the event had over 800 visitors and handed out 426 backpacks, which volunteers stuff with supplies the night before.
The Back to School Jam will also feature the opportunity to meet staff from local schools, food, a DJ, a moonbounce and children's activities, and information about Rockville's youth programs.
The event is done in partnership with Linkages to Learning at Maryvale Elementary School, Mount Calvary Baptist Church and Rockville Housing Enterprises.
For more information contact Neal Owens at 240-314-8780, or nowens@rockvillemd.gov.
