Back to School Bash helps families with basic school supplies

Said Bell. “It’s hard when you have kids coming to school that don’t have their basic needs met”.

“I think teachers feel like they have to teach and do all these different things”. Much like the United Way, they gave out backpacks, but this group had even more to give. “It’s good that we have such great organizations here and the community that helps donate some other stuff as well”.

Dixon, “We wanted to make sure we can at least give something the kids can start off with”.

KSN talked to a couple of families who attended the Back to School Bash to find out what they thought about the event. It was an opportunity for Albemarle County and Charlottesville kids to get ready for a new academic year.

Organizers say several area businesses chipped in to help. The event had hotdogs and lemonade and even a back to school fashion show. “All the supplies that would reach every child from 5 years old to a senior, and so, it applies to everybody”.