FOR THE CITY HOLDS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLY MARKET
OVER 1,600 STUDENTS SERVED DURING EVENT
A Washington County nonprofit helped hundreds of local students prepare for the upcoming school year by giving out free school supplies.
For The City held its fourth annual school supply market on Saturday at the Brenham Community Education Building. Dozens of volunteers handed out bags of assorted supplies to students and their families based on grade level.
The organization met its goal this year of benefitting over 1,600 students, who received approximately $55,000 in school supplies.
The public’s response showed For The City President Tori Bryan that many families need help as students return to class, and she says she is happy to help serve that need.
Bryan says this event was made successful by the people of Washington County banding together for local youth.
Of the over 1,600 students who received aid during the supply drive, roughly 220 are incoming prekindergarten students at the Brenham Early Childhood Learning Center, while approximately 200 students attend Burton schools. Supplies were sent to Burton ISD to be distributed by their campus principals at a later date.
