Food, School Supply Giveaway Today in Century

August 24, 2013

Free food and school supplies will be available for North Escambia residents today in Century.

Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, the Florida Department of Children and Families and Americorp will present the “Back to School Bash” at Showalter Park on Hecker Road from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Vendors from Escambia County will provide information and resources in the park, and Vineyard Hands Ministries will provide free school supplies. There will also be free health screenings and free hot dogs and chips.

Beginning at 11 a.m. Farm Share will hold a free food distribution in the park for up to 500 families. The food — including kids’ snacks, yogurt, water, crackers and cereal — is only available with a valid form of Florida identification to residents of  Century and the North Escambia area. There are no other eligibility requirements.

Alabama residents are ineligible for the food giveaway.  In the event of rain, the event will be rescheduled for Sunday.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Archive