Dignity Health prepares for Back to School drive on July 27

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — For over 20 years, Dignity Health Bakersfield has provided children with school supplies during their back to school drive.

On July 27, a free, drive-thru Back to School Event at the Mercy Richards Education Department will begin at 8 a.m. Families with students up to the 12th grade are invited to 1919 16th Street to get a backpack full of supplies for the new school year. Food boxes, as well as other health and wellness resources will also be distributed, on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Donations were made possible thanks to Mercy and Memorial Hospitals, according to organizers. Children must be present to receive the supplies at the event.

For more information, reach out to the Dignity Health Learning Center at 661-325-2995.

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