Back to School Events Unite NC Communities

As the school year approaches, North Carolina communities are uniting to support students and families with a series of back-to-school events. These initiatives, happening across Cumberland County and beyond, offer free school supplies, health screenings, entertainment, and other essential resources.

Cumberland County Highlights:

1. Mattock Memorial AME Zion Church Back to School Event
2. • Date & Time: Saturday, August 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
   • Location: 446 Gillespie St., Fayetteville, NC
   • Details: Free school supplies, clothes, food, and more.
3. Giving Back Warm Hugs’ Dodgeball Bash
4. • Date & Time: August 17, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
   • Location: John D. Fuller Sr. Recreational Athletic Complex, 6627 Old Bunce Rd., Fayetteville, NC
   • Details: Free bookbags, on-site sport physicals, food, clothing, job interviewing, and more.
5. Red Coat Design Studio 3rd Annual Back to School Event
6. • Date & Time: August 24, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
   • Location: 7707 S Raeford Rd., Ste 109, Fayetteville, NC
   • Details: Free backpacks, school supplies, hygiene items, food, games, and more.
7. Homeschool Resource Fair
8. • Date & Time: August 24, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
   • Location: East Regional Library, 4809 Clinton Rd., Fayetteville, NC
   • Details: Connect with vendors and organizations that support the homeschooling community.
9. Kraken-Skulls Back to School Giveaway
10. • Date & Time: August 24, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    • Location: 822 Shannon Dr., Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Free bookbags, school supplies, entertainment, food trucks, and more.
11. Massey Hill Fun Day
12. • Date & Time: August 24, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Location: Massey Hill Rec., 1612 Camden Rd., Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Free food, games, face painting, and entertainment with local police and fire departments.
13. Rainbow Clothing & I Am Plush Presents Back to School Bazaar
14. • Date & Time: August 24, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Location: 5701 Yadkin Rd., Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: School supplies/book bags giveaway, hairstyles, fashion show, karaoke, and a double dutch competition.
15. Fun in the Sun Health, Wellness & Safety Fair
16. • Date & Time: September 14, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    • Location: 1235 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Booths, giveaways, face painting, snacks, and at-home COVID tests. Family-friendly and free.
17. Back to School Bash & Service Member, Veteran and Family Fun Day
18. • Date & Time: August 24, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    • Location: Spring Lake Recreation Center, 245 Ruth Street, Spring Lake, NC
    • Details: School supplies, food, games, and fun. Giveaways while supplies last.
19. New Beginnings Christian Church Grocery Drive-thru Giveaway
20. • Date & Time: August 28, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    • Location: 940 S. Reilly Rd., Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Drive-thru grocery giveaway. Open to the public, first come, first served.
21. Simon Temple Back to School Event
22. • Date & Time: August 24, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    • Location: 5760 Yadkin Rd., Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Free school supplies, food, vendors, and music.
23. Zeta Pi Omega Chapter’s CHEC Club & Debutante Cotillion Orientation
24. • Date & Time: September 8, 3:00 PM
    • Location: Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church, 1217 Murchison Road, Fayetteville, NC
    • Details: Orientation meeting for young ladies in grades 9 to 12 and their parents.
25. Back to School Event at Burlington Park, Raeford, NC
26. • Date & Time: August 24, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    • Location: 560 N. Dickson St., Raeford, NC
    • Details: Live music, free food, and school supplies.
27. 2024 Back to School “Set Up for Success” Event
28. • Date & Time: August 25, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    • Location: Suite Transformations, 4140 Ferncreek Drive, Building 300
    • Details: Free haircuts, braids, shampoos, and school supplies. Raffles and prizes.

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