Children in preschool through 12th grade are invited to bring their parents, tutus or guardians to receive free basic school supplies at the 10th annual School Supplies Distribution from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Maku‘u Farmers Market and St.
Children in preschool through 12th grade are invited to bring their parents, tutus or guardians to receive free basic school supplies at the 10th annual School Supplies Distribution from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 28, at Maku‘u Farmers Market and St. Theresa Parish Hall in Mountain View. Adults need to be accompanied by a child. School supplies are given on a first-come, first-served basis while they last.
All children will receive a pack of colored markers, two composition books, a ruler, glue, pencils, pens and four pocket portfolios. In addition, children in Grades K-5 will receive a pack of crayons and a pair of scissors, and keiki in Grades 6-12 will receive a pack of binder paper and one three-ring binder.
Light refreshments will be provided at both sites. Keiki ID will be available at Maku‘u Farmers Market. The event is presented by the Neighborhood Place of Puna Roundtable Ready to Learn Committee in an effort to help Big Island families ensure their keiki begin the school year “Ready to Learn,” said spokesman Jay Ihara.
For additional information, contact Ihara at 965-5550, email him at jihara@neighborhoodplace.org or visit www.neighborhoodplace.org.
