The Gainesville Housing Authority (GHA) will host its annual Back-to-School BBQ on Saturday, Aug. 8, providing local families with free backpacks, school supplies, food and activities to help students prepare for the new school year.
The free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pine Meadows Community (2626 E. University Ave., Gainesville). The first 100 students in attendance will receive backpacks filled with school supplies.
In addition to free barbecue and refreshments, attendees will have access to self-care and hygiene items, games, prizes and family-friendly entertainment…