State Representative Susan L. Valdés (D-Tampa) will be hosting a Back to School giveaway event on Saturday, August 12th, at 8 a.m. at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa. Free backpacks, school supplies, and medical checkups (including immunizations and physicals) will be available for children. There will also be various community partners providing information about their services available to Tampa Bay families. This will be her 18th year hosting this annual back to school fair.
“I am so excited to welcome our community to join us Saturday,” Representative Valdés said. “Each year, I host this event so students are prepared with the school supplies and health check-ups needed for a great start. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, and supporters that helped to make this possible including Hillsborough Community College, the Brink Foundation, Goodwill Suncoast, Hillsborough Education Association, Brain Expansions Scholastic Training, Inc., Cano Health, Department of Health Hillsborough County, Tampa Family Health Centers, Finlay Institute of Nursing, and El Nuevo Zol 97 FM.”
Physicals are only for first time Hillsborough County Public School students. If a student needs a sports physical, please bring the appropriate physical form.
Backpacks filled with school supplies will be available on a first come, first served basis.
WHEN: Saturday August 12, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or while supplies last
WHAT: 18th annual Back to School Health Fair; providing free school supplies and medical services to students. Student must be present with adult to receive supplies.
WHERE: Hillsborough Community College
4001 W. Tampa Bay Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33614
