School Supplies

The Big Backpack Event began with the idea that not all Southwest Florida children had the supplies they needed to get a good education.Twenty-five years later, that's still the idea.That need could be seen Sunday in Fort Myers. Again, as has been the case at every Big Backpack Event, a line of those needing school supplies snaked around the distribution area.

A Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday in Florida began Monday and run for two weeks, ending on Sunday, August 11.The third such tax holiday this year will help families to save money on items students need for the new school year.

The 24th annual BIG Backpack Event on Sunday made it easier for Lee County families in need to get new backpacks, school supplies and groceries.

Several organizations are hosting events to give away necessary back to school supplies to families in need. These events range all over Southwest Florida, and are open to all.

While summer is still in full swing, the start of the upcoming school year is fast approaching. To help ease the costs of school supplies and apparel, the…