Hundreds Receive Free Schools Supplies In Century, Atmore

July 30, 2017

Free back to school supplies were distributed in Atmore and Century on Saturday.

In Century, free school supplies were given to residents, along with free food, face painting and more. The event was sponsored in part by Century Mayor Henry Hawkins.

Grace Fellowship in Atmore hosted their annual Unity In The Community event with a kid’s carnival, food and entertainment. School supplies and school uniforms were given to students in need.

Coming up next weekend, Victory Assembly of God will host their annual Day of Hope back to school drive on Saturday, August 5 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Free backpacks, school supplies, grocery items and free professional haircuts will be available. For more information visit victorycan.org or call (850) 587-2295. The church is located on Highway 29 just south of Barrineau Park Rd. Children must be present to receive supplies.

Pictured above and immediately below: School supply giveaway in Century. Bottom two photos: United in the Community in Atmore. Submitted photos for NorthEscambia.com click to enlarge.

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5 Responses to “Hundreds Receive Free Schools Supplies In Century, Atmore”

  1. Resident SD on July 30th, 2017 4:52 pm

    Events such as this are good for the communities involved and for families/students in need. Kudos to Mayor Hawkins and others, including churches, involved in making this happen. Thank you!

    I’d love to see all local leaders, politicians, churches, schools, businesses, Chambers of Commerce and other citizens who can be involved in such events do so. Positive interaction and events such as these bring people and communities together. Everyone can benefit in one way or another. We all need more of this.

  2. Century Native on July 30th, 2017 2:33 pm

    I am sooooo happy for the town of Century! Finally a mayor that cares for the CITY! Many children will have a great start thanks to mayor Hawkins!

  3. Citizen on July 30th, 2017 1:06 pm

    Yes get those children in school with a set of clothes, a backpack, and some supplies. You know, I think what we are going to see in Century is a coming about of recognizing that to make the community work, it’s not just one type of thinking, one type of person. It is OUR town.

    I also support the community minded, people minded Mr. Mayor. and to Dorrie, I note the words “unity” and “every”

    I’m in.

  4. anne 1of2l on July 30th, 2017 11:44 am

    I need to move to century so I can vote for this Mayor. These children will remember and they are the future of Century.

  5. Dorie on July 30th, 2017 8:17 am

    I must applaude the Mayor of Century , I saw him several times yesterday making sure EVERY Child Got what they needed to start the Year and If it wasn’t in the book bag He did his best to find as much as he could to make the list even shorter..
    Say what you will , but Yesterdays supply give away was A SUCCESS, And I saw Unity ,
    Something this Town needs more of .. THANK YOU MR.MAYOR!!