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Round Room, a Verizon Wireless retailer, is holding its 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway in Columbia, SC, to help families afford essential school supplies. Over $3 million worth of backpacks will be distributed at multiple locations, easing the financial burden of back-to-school shopping. In addition, BeMobile Verizon plans a similar giveaway, aiming to distribute more than 5,000 backpacks across various communities. Both events highlight the companies’ commitment to supporting local families and education.
Columbia, SC – Round Room, a Verizon Wireless retailer, is set to hold its 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m. The event seeks to ease the financial strain on families across the U.S. by providing essential school supplies as students head back to school. This year, over $3 million worth of backpacks will be distributed, benefiting countless children.
The giveaway will take place at several participating Round Room store locations in Columbia. Families can visit the following addresses to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies:
- 851 Highway 378, STE 104, Lexington, SC
- 1100 Dutch Fork Rd. STE G, Irmo, SC
- 113 Heritage Dr., Newberry, SC
- 1221 Chapin Rd. STE G, Chapin, SC
In addition, BeMobile Verizon in Grand Forks, ND, plans to host its own backpack giveaway from July 29 to July 31. Starting at 9 a.m. and continuing until 8 p.m. daily, BeMobile will distribute 150 free backpacks filled with essential supplies at its location on 2100 S. Columbia Road. This event will operate on a first-come, first-served basis, and no pre-registration is necessary.
Overall, BeMobile aims to distribute more than 5,000 backpacks filled with crucial school supplies, including notebooks, folders, rulers, and writing utensils. These backpacks are available to students of all ages, ranging from elementary school to college.
During the same period, guests at BeMobile stores can enter to win a $500 Back-to-School Shopping Spree. This giveaway will include a mix of gift cards totaling the $500 amount. This marks BeMobile’s first backpack distribution initiative in 23 new communities as part of its growth strategy in response to the needs of each community it serves.
The backpack giveaways align with BeMobile’s upcoming 25th anniversary, celebrating its establishment and the opening of its first store in Grand Forks. BeMobile has expanded its reach, now operating stores in 12 states across the U.S., including North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, and California.
This giveaway initiative not only aims to support education by supplying necessary materials to students but also serves as a method for both Round Room and BeMobile to give back to the communities that have graciously supported their businesses over the years. By providing these backpacks, the companies hope to alleviate some of the burdens families experience during the back-to-school shopping season.
The successful distribution of backpacks over the years has encouraged Round Room and BeMobile to continue this philanthropic effort. The companies recognize that the transition back to school can often be financially challenging for families, and they are committed to contributing positively to the educational environment of their communities.
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- ABC Columbia: 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway
- Grand Forks Herald: BeMobile Verizon Backpack Giveaway
- Keystone Newsroom: Free Backpacks and Supplies in Pennsylvania
- Wane: Back-to-School Giveaway Guide
- Columbia Daily Herald: Columbia Church Backpack Distribution
- Wikipedia: Back to School
- Google Search: Back to School Supplies
- Google Scholar: Backpack Giveaway
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Supplies
- Google News: Back to School Events
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