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NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Coming to Office Depot Thursday

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart will present sackpacks and school supplies to area organizations -- and he'll sign autographs too -- at the Office Depot store on Thursday.

NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart is coming to South Whitehall on Thursday, Aug. 2, as part of a "Back-To-School Celebration” at the , 480 S. Cedar Crest Blvd.

Stewart, who is partnering with the Office Depot Foundation, will present sackpacks and school supplies to several area non-profit organizations and schools to help needy youngsters in the new school year. The event is part of the Office Depot Foundation’s National Backpack Program.

Following the 4:05 p.m. presentation, Stewart will sign autographs for the general public. 

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The organizations scheduled to receive donations include:

  • Allentown School District
  • Berks County Government
  • Bethlehem School District
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lehigh Valley
  • Bucks County Government
  • East Stroudsburg School District
  • Hatboro-Horsham School District
  • Monroe County Children & Youth Services
  • Pocono Mountain School District
  • Pocono Services for Families & Children
  • Salisbury Township School District
  • THE PROGRAM for Women & Families 

Stewart will sign autographs for 300 fans.

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When/Where: 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, following the presentation, at Office Depot, 480 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. 

What's Required: Wristbands. 

How to Get Wristbands: Distributed on a first-come, first-served basis at the Office Depot store beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2. Fans with a wristband must be in line no later than 5:15 p.m. to receive an autograph. 

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