Latest News, News, Washougal The Verizon-Cellular Plus store in Washougal will hold a backpack giveaway event from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 27.
The free packs will be filled with school supplies. A child must be accompanied by an adult to claim a backpack. Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
“We are delighted to support our local community by providing students with new backpacks and essential school supplies,” Verizon-Cellular Plus President Adam Kimmet stated in a news release. “We hope this event eases some financial challenges for families. It’s incredibly rewarding to see children leave the store sporting a new backpack and ready to start the school year with confidence.”
The Verizon-Cellular Plus Backpack to School program is supported by contributions from employees, customers and vendor partners, according to the news release.
“An internal employee donation drive was organized, and stores are also accepting donations from customers to assist as many families as possible,” the news release states. “All donations stay within the local community, ensuring that each backpack donated at a specific location is given to a child in that area.”
The store is located at 3307 Evergreen Way, No. 301A, Washougal.
