Local organizations to host back-to-school giveaways, events

JACKSON, Tenn. — With the school year approaching, we have some exciting giveaways that will help you get ready.

The Jackson Madison County Regional Health Department will host their back to school bash this Friday, July 26, in the department’s parking lot.

Public Information Officer for JMCRHD, Ginger Rowsey, said that it’s going to be a good time for the kids as well as their families.

“It’s gonna be from 5 to 6 p.m., and while supplies last, we’re going to be having a community cookout. We’re going to be giving away school supplies,” said Rowsey.

She said they will also have a basketball goal giveaway to go with the department’s ‘Never Miss a Shot’ theme.

“We’ll also have a lot of other community partners that are gonna be there displaying large equipment, fire trucks, police vehicles, outdoor equipment. And we’ll have a lot of information about health, health insurance and other items that you could use from the health department,” said Rowsey.

On Saturday, July 27, Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the Jackson Madison County School System will partner together for their Community Cookout and Back to School Supply Giveaway.

Anthony Bell, the chairman of the cookout and giveaway, said that it’s going to be a good time.

“At 340 n Hays Avenue, we will have bouncers, face paintings, a game truck and slushies. We’re going to have an event for the kids and the parents and we’re giving away free school supplies,” said Bell.

This event is for children in kindergarten up to the 8th grade.

“From 12 to 2 p.m. And we’re doing this event because this is our 2nd annual event and we’re doing this event because we want to give back to the community. Theta Iota Chapter of Omega Psi Phi and our illustrious overall fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, believe in service,” said Bell.

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