Shop less: Go to these supply giveaways before Rapides kids head back to school next month
Five hundred backpacks of school supplies will be handed out next week in Alexandria, one of several back-to-school events coming up.
Rapides Parish public schools reopen for classes on Aug. 8 with a staggered schedule for most schools.
On July 20, the Rapides Parish Library's annual Back-to-School Supply Giveaway will be held beginning at 9 a.m. at the Main Library branch in downtown Alexandria.
The backpacks, available on a first-come, first-served basis, contain supplies for elementary and junior high students. The supplies are provided by Healthy Blue, part of Louisiana Medicaid.
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It's a drive-though, and children must be in the vehicles to receive one. Vehicles should enter through the parking lot's exit (turn left off Washington Street). Signs will direct traffic flow, according to a library news release.
Another supply giveaway is set for Saturday at the Kent Plantation House, 3601 Bayou Rapides Road in Alexandria.
Only the first 100 children registered will be eligible. Call 504-496-1910 for information.
The event is for children ages 6 to 12. There will be crafts and other events, too.
Then, on Aug. 6, the city of Alexandria will hold its annual Back-to-School Bash from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Randolph Riverfront Center on Second Street in downtown Alexandria.
School supplies and more will be handed out during this event.
You can check out just what supplies your kids need at this link: 2022-23 school supply lists or go to rpsb.us/enrollment/supply_list.
If your child's school supply list is not available, contact the school.
The Rapides Parish School Board's website does not yet list its open house schedule.
This article originally appeared on Alexandria Town Talk: Go to these supply giveaways before Rapides kids head back to school
