August 17th Edition Highlights

It's official: this is our last edition before pretty much every school in our area reconvenes for the fall semester. Between gathering forgotten supplies at the last minute, changing sleep schedules, planning lunches and "For the last time, you cannot have those overpriced shoes that you'll grow out of in six months!" It can be easy to forget that, for many families, returning to school is truly daunting (and not just a yearly nuisance). If you would like to help, or if your family is in need, this week's edition of the Shopper lists several events to assist underprivileged students.

In Greenville, check out the Greenville North Community Association's Back-to-School Extravaganza, taking place at the Wesley Chapel CME Church at 2100 Kennedy. The event will be from 9 to 11a.m. on August 20th, and there will be family-friendly entertainment and free food. School supplies, uniforms, backpacks and haircuts will also be given away to needy students, and the event is open to all students Pre-K through 12 who need school supplies. The Greenville North Community Association is accepting donations from local organizations and churches - contact Emily Cozine Thompson at 903-269-0349 for more information.

If you're an individual who wants to make a contribution in Greenville, Staples is holding a school supply drive through August 18th. Those who wish to donate have two options: to gather and drop off school supplies at the store, or to add $1 to their purchase, 100% of which will go toward helping disadvantaged kids.

In Lone Oak, Community SEEDS is hosting an event, taking place this Saturday, at the Community SEEDS campus, located at 602 College St. The organization will be handing out school supplies such as pens, pencils, notebooks and backpacks, and free hair cuts, hot dogs, drinks and a $5 credit to the SEEDS Clothes Closet will be given to all who attend.


Also, don't forget that this weekend is tax-free, so, if your shopping isn't done yet, or if you want to pick up some items to donate, now is the time to do so!

The Hunt County shopper wishes all students (and all the exhausted parents and caretakers who have been waiting for this day all summer) a safe and happy school year. :)