The Salvation Army's Backpack Program is coming to a community near you to distribute free backbacks and school supplies on a first-come first-serve basis. You must provide proof of address, proof of income, a supply list from your school, and picture ID.
Only parents, guardians or an adult can pick up items. If a parent or guardian cannot attend the distribution event, a flier from the Salvation Army must be completely filled out and presented. To get one, call 343-6284 or stop by the Salvation Army headquarters at 529 E. Main St. in the City of Batavia, or e-mail: patricia.kurtz@USE.salvationarmy.org
Distribution events will be held as follows:
Aug. 17 -- 10 a.m. to noon:
- Batavia Central School District and Safety Fair, at The Salvation Army headquarters, 529 E. Main St., Batavia
Aug. 18 -- 9 a.m. to noon
- For Le Roy, Pavilion and Stafford school districts, on the front lawn of Wolcott Street School
Aug. 18 -- 1 to 3 p.m.
- For Corfu, Pembroke, Alexander and Darien school districts, on the front lawn of St. Maxillian Kolbe Parish, 18 W. Main St., Corfu
Aug. 19 -- 9 a.m. to noon
- For Elba, Byron-Bergen, Oakfield-Alabama school districts, in Elba Park