Project 66 hosts back to school event in Edmond

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – The City of Edmond and First Christian Church are sponsoring Project 66 Food & Resource Center’s annual community event to provide school supplies and resources for local students this weekend.

The event is scheduled Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 a.m.- 12 noon and will be hosted at First Christian Church in Edmond.

“This event has become a collaborative effort in our community. We love having great partnerships in Edmond that join together to meet the needs of our neighbors.”

Kim Shirley, Project 66 Board Member

Project 66 Food and Resource will provide a backpack filled with school supplies, complimentary haircut vouchers and lunch for 1,000 local pre-K through 12th grade students.

Representatives from local agencies are scheduled to join in bringing resources together to provide a comprehensive approach to helping local families in need.

The event is prepared to serve 1,000 students.

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