NASCAR Driver Tony Stewart Coming to South Whitehall 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. 

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:

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.