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Where to catch bus tour with free backpacks, school supplies in Philadelphia
By Wakisha Bailey,
4 hours ago
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- It might be the middle of summer, but it's not too early to think about getting back to school in Philadelphia.
Across the city, clinics are already accepting School District of Philadelphia students who need to get up to date on their vaccinations and their physicals — and starting on July 29, the first of several free school supply giveaways will help get students ready to go back to school.
Here's everything Philly students and parents need to know about getting a free backpack, physical, or immunization.
Free school supplies 2024: Where to get backpacks and other school supplies for free in Philadelphia
Monday, July 29 | 10 AM – 2 PM School of the Future 4021 Parkside Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Wednesday, July 31 | 10 AM – 2 PM FDR Park – Boathouse Lawn 1500 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Friday, August 2 | 10 AM – 2PM Central High School Football Field 1700 W. Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141 (use field entrances on Somerville Ave.)
Tuesday, August 6 | 10 AM – 2PM George Washington High School Football Field 10175 Bustleton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19116
Friday, August 9 | 10 AM – 2PM Fashion District Philadelphia 901 Market St. Philadelphia, PA 19107
Wednesday, August 14 | 10 AM – 2PM Martin Luther King High School 6100 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19138
Saturday, August 17 | 10 AM – 2PM Roosevelt Mall 2329 Cottman Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19152
The welcome bus will provide free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, free immunizations and physicals, snacks and frozen treats, on-site registration for the School District of Philadelphia and ways for parents to sign up for the district's Parent Portal. On top of all that, there will be fun education activities, games and raffles.
Where to get a vaccine or physical for a Philadelphia student
These five city health centers in Philadelphia are accepting walk-ins for school vaccinations through Aug. 25 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m:
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