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    East Moline students get free school supplies at back-to-school event

    By Sharon Wren,

    5 days ago

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    Families in East Moline can pick up school supplies and enjoy an evening full of fun on Thursday.

    Moline Healthcare of Illinois and Focus on Our Community Inc. are hosting a back-to-school event on Thursday, July 25 from 3 – 6 p.m. at Hereford Park, 400 13th Street in East Moline. The event features bounce houses, music and a community basketball game. Molina is donating food and backpacks filled with school supplies, games and prizes for students.

    An estimated 15% of East Moline residents live below the poverty line, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The average family expects to spend $875 on back-to-school items this school year.

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