DuPage Co. Back To School Fair To Be Held At Fairgrounds

DUPAGE COUNTY, IL -- The DuPage County Back to School Fair, which provides low-income families with school supplies and dental and medical services, will be held in a new location in 2019. This year, the fair will take place at the DuPage County Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 7.

The Back to School Fair, hosted by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is expected to help thousands of kids and their families get prepared for the first day of school. Those who attend with also get information on programs that are offered at local schools and throughout the community.

Since the DuPage County Back to School Fair is geared toward low-income families, parents must bring the following in order to participate:

Proof of Income (i.e. recent pay stubs, tax returns, or public aid and Link cards together)

Proof of DuPage County Address (Driver's license, state I.D., lease, recent utility bill)

Identification for Children (Medical card or birth certificate)