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City Of San Antonio Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran Will Host A Back-To-School Drive-Thru Event THIS Saturday At Mission Marquee Plaza
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August 18, 2021
CONTACT: Kristy Hernandez, 210.207.0969
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SAN ANTONIO (August 18, 2021) — On Saturday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., District 3 will host a Back-to-School drive-thru event at 3122 Roosevelt Ave in an effort to support southside students for the 2021-2022 school year. Backpacks, school supplies, snack packs and other giveaways will be given out to all attendees while supplies last. District 3 has confirmed that the San Antonio Spurs Coyote will be making a special appearance as well. Additionally, the US Army will be onsite at the Mission Marquee Plaza Farmer’s Market to provide Covid-19 vaccines to people ages 12 and older and to administer Covid-19 rapid tests. Children must be present to receive giveaways.
“We are excited to see our students heading back to school,” stated Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran. “Thank you to our amazing partners; Pre-K 4SA, The RK Group, San Antonio Food Bank CPS Energy, Allegiance Refining, the World Heritage Office, San Antonio Spurs, the San Antonio Police Department, and the YMCA who helped us collect over 2,000 backpacks with supplies. We want to make sure our students are equipped for success! We would also like to thank The US Army for partnering with us to administer Covid-19 vaccines and Covid-19 rapid tests onsite. It is so important to get your vaccines in preparation for school. We hope to see you there!”
The Mission Marquee Plaza Farmers & Artisans Market will also be held on Saturday, August 21st and will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. District 3 encourages attendees to stay and shop local after visiting the Back-to-School drive thru event. For more information about the District 3 Back-to-School Drive thru event, please call the District 3 office at 210.207.0969 or visit our website at www.sanantonio.gov/council/d3.
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