The City of San Marcos’ Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Services Division and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Phi Xi Omega Chapter will host a community backpack giveaway and school supply drive on Saturday, Aug. 29. The event will be located in the San Marcos Activity Center’s parking lot, 501 East Hopkins St.
Free backpacks with school supplies will be available from 8:30-10:30 a.m. while supplies last. Backpacks are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. A limit of two per vehicle will be enforced.
This will be a drive-thru event and participants must stay in their vehicle at all times. Staff and volunteers will be wearing masks and attendees are asked to wear one as well during any interaction.
Please visit www.facebook.com/smtxcs for details and updates. If you have any questions contact Catherine Marler, Youth Services Coordinator, at cmarler@sanmarcostx.gov.
About The City of San Marcos’ Parks and Recreation Dept.: The Parks and Recreation Department works to provide the citizens and visitors of San Marcos the highest level of programs, parks, facilities, and services that will positively enhance our vision of the community. The Parks and Recreation Department has a history of providing not only diverse and continuous programs for citizens and visitors alike but also excels in providing maintained parks such as Rio Vista park, educational centers such as the Discovery Center, and many more activities and resources for everyone in San Marcos.