City Of Houston Announces The 10th Annual Mayor's Back To School Fest Presented By Shell

Press release from the City of Houston:

July 22, 2020

It is time to register for supplies or to volunteer at the Mayor's Back 2 School Fest presented by Shell. The City has partnered with the Houston Food Bank to distribute food, masks, backpacks, and school supplies for Houston-area elementary students and their families.

Event Details
Date: Friday and Saturday, August 7-8, 2020
Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., both days or while supplies last
Location: NRG, Yellow Parking Lot (8797 S. Main Street)

Pre-Registration:

• Pre-registration is recommended and will begin on Monday, July 20th for all elementary school students and their families in the surrounding Houston area. Please register here: https://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/registermystudent.html.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Friday and Saturday, August 7-8 (2 shifts per day)
• Shift 1: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Shift 2: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
• Please register here: https://www.houstontx.gov/btsf/volunteersneeded.html
• Volunteers must adhere to CDC guidelines. Masks and gloves will be provided.
• Volunteer Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. via webinar.

This press release was produced by the City of Houston. The views expressed here are the author’s own.