HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Students and families who need a little extra help before the start of the next school year are invited to the annual Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) Back to School event.
The event, hosted by CAFY and the City of Huntsville’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) in partnership with Calhoun Community College, Huntsville City Schools, Refuge Church, One Generation Away and Huntsville Parks & Recreation, is Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Calhoun Community College, 102 Wynn Drive, Huntsville.
The goal is to support students ages 12-18 by ensuring they are well-equipped for the 2024-2025 school year by providing free backpacks and school supplies. In addition, Refuge Church and One Generation Away will offer free drive-thru groceries to families, with one allocation per vehicle, while supplies last.
People will be on-site providing valuable resources for students and families. Attendees can also enjoy music, inflatables and more.
"This is a wonderful opportunity for families and students to receive much-needed food and school supplies before the new school year begins,” said Kenny Anderson, Director of Huntsville’s ODEI. “The CAFY event is a fantastic way to start the year off right, with a mix of essential support and some fun thrown in for good measure."
Ahead of the Back to School event, CAFY will host Stuff the Bus events on Saturday, June 29, and Saturday, July 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the following locations:
Walmart locations
- 2200 Sparkman Drive NW, Huntsville
- 3031 Memorial Pkwy. SW, Huntsville
- 6140A University Drive NW, Huntsville
- 8650 Madison Blvd., Madison
- 330 Sutton Road, Owens Cross Roads
Dollar General locations
- 2340 Whitesburg Drive, Huntsville
- 4120 Triana Blvd. SW, Huntsville
- 2806 Holmes Ave. NW, Huntsville
- 4710 University Drive NW, Huntsville
- 2301 Meridian St. N, Huntsville
Target locations
- 2750 Carl T. Jones Drive SE, Huntsville
- 6275 University Drive NW, Huntsville
Office Depot
- 2306 Memorial Pkwy. SW, Huntsville
Staples
- 9032 Memorial Pkwy. SW, Huntsville
Donated supplies will be distributed to students at the Community Awareness for Youth (CAFY) Back to School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon at Calhoun Community College.
