With the first day of school quickly approaching, a major community giveaway is aiming to make sure no student in Corpus Christi starts the school year unprepared, or feeling left out.The Free Store Corpus Christi, in partnership with Esperanza de Tejas and more than 30 other community organizations, is hosting a Back-to-School Bash this Wednesday, July 30, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center on the city’s West Side.
Event details:
- Wednesday, July 305 p.m. to 7 p.m. Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center
- Free clothing, shoes, hygiene items, haircuts, immunizations, snacks and more
- Over 30 vendors offering games and community resources
- First come, first served
- Organizers say the goal is simple: remove the financial stress that can often stand between families and a successful start to the school year.
“We’ll have a clothing market separated, pre-sorted, pre-cleaned, hanging on hangers and racks for people to come in, browse, and shop for exactly what they want,” said Marilina Garza, founder of The Free Store Corpus Christi. “Not just what they need, but what they want.”
More than 3,000 pieces of clothing will be available, and unlike some donation events, there’s something for everyone — including adults…