SOUTH TOMS RIVER – No kid is ever ready to go back to school. But some kids need more help getting ready than others.
A school supplies giveaway is being broadened to include family activities for an entire day.
This will be done at the Back-To-School Extravaganza and Family Fun Day which will take place on August 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Recreation Center at 1 Drake Lane. The rain date is August 20. The event is co-hosted by South Toms River Recreation and the South Toms River Optimist Club.
Council President Sandford Ross said that most years, there are at least 100 backpacks full of school supplies given out. This year, there are 160. South Toms River and Manitou Park residents will be given priority.
Admission is free.
There will be inflatables, a craft fair, activities, games, and a concession stand fundraiser.
Civic organizations such as the historical society and Ocean County Library will be there, as well as the veterans and health department. A total of 22 vendors will be providing crafts and other items.
First responders will be there, allowing kids to take a close look at fire trucks and ambulances. The Ocean County Sheriff’s Department will be holding a K-9 demonstration and a child ID registration.
For information, call 732-505-3243 or 908-783-0291 or visit STRNJ.us.
