Get Your Kid A Backpack With School Supplies For Free In Moline

Join Argrow’s House, Modern Woodmen of America, and Grace City Church as they celebrate local families and children with a back-to-school party and distribute over 250 backpacks with free school supplies. Bless the Block Backpack Event will take place on Monday, August 12th from 5:30 pm until 7:30 p.m. at the Esperanza Center, 335 5th Avenue, Moline, IL. Children and families will enjoy FREE backpacks and school supplies, food, face painting, a bounce house, a playground, games, and more.

The event is organized by Grace City Church, a nondenominational church working to restore lives and rebuild communities, and Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope, a healing house that offers free services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. Argrow’s House is also a social enterprise that hires survivors to create bath and body products that are sold online and in stores. The event is once again sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America.

“Every child deserves to be celebrated and to have the resources they need when school starts,” says Dr. Kit Evans-Ford, founder and executive director of Argrow’s House. “This event will get Quad City kids excited about the school year and will supply them with what they need to be successful. Kids will receive school supplies and a backpack, which can be expensive, especially for families with multiple children. We hope to take that burden off of families.”

The event is in its fifth year. Last year, 200 backpacks were given away. Organizers aim to increase that number and give away 300 backpacks stuffed with supplies at this year’s event. Donations have been collected from community members and organizations throughout the Quad Cities.

All are welcome at the Bless the Block Backpack Event, regardless of where they live or their age. In fact, volunteers and organizers have backpacks filled with supplies ready for nontraditional, adult students as well.

“Everyone is invited to attend,” says Dr. Ford. “Traditional students, non-traditional students, families…come grab a backpack, get something to eat, play games, and meet others. This event is about blessing not just the block but the whole community. It will be a joyful time.”

See the full event details below:

• What: Bless the Block Backpack Event
• When: Monday, August 12th, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Where: Esperanza Center, 335 5th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265