Back to School
The first day of school is often a time of excitement for students, but it can be a tough time for parents who are struggling to make ends meet. Several years ago, Southwire set out to provide help through its Back-to-School Supply Giveaway.
After consulting with local education officials, the company put together bags of basic supplies for students from kindergarten through the 12th grade. More than 2,500 bags were distributed the first year.
At this year’s event, just over 5,100 students received bags of supplies in Carrollton alone. The event also featured a favorite teacher contest (the winner won $1500 to spend in the classroom), vision checks, $250 1st Family in line gift, and other activities. Some people came from as far away as 50 miles and waited in line overnight. Overall,
9, 359 bags total were given out across 7 Southwire locations.
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