News Summary
Round Room, a Verizon Wireless retailer, is hosting its 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway, distributing over $3 million worth of backpacks filled with school supplies. This event will take place across various locations in Columbia, SC on July 27. Additionally, BeMobile is holding a separate giveaway in North Dakota, offering 150 bags filled with essential school items. Both events aim to alleviate financial burdens for families preparing for the new school year and emphasize community commitment.
Columbia, SC – Verizon Retailers Host Major Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Round Room, a Verizon Wireless retailer, is set to distribute over $3 million worth of backpacks filled with essential school supplies during its 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway. This event will take place on Sunday, July 27, at 1 p.m., across various locations in the United States, including several sites in Columbia, South Carolina.
Participating store locations in Columbia include:
- 851 Highway 378, STE 104, Lexington, SC
- 1100 Dutch Fork Rd. STE G, Irmo, SC
- 113 Heritage Dr., Newberry, SC
- 1221 Chapin Rd. STE G, Chapin, SC
In addition to the Round Room’s giveaway, BeMobile Verizon is holding a separate backpack giveaway at its store located at 2100 S. Columbia Road in Grand Forks, North Dakota. From July 29 to 31, they will distribute 150 backpacks filled with essential school items during regular business hours (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) while supplies last. Similar to the Round Room event, no pre-registration is needed for participants, and the backpacks will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.
BeMobile, which is a significant Verizon retailer, will be distributing over 5,000 backpacks with school supply essentials in all of its 91 locations across 12 states. These supplies include notebooks, folders, rulers, and writing utensils, making the backpacks suitable for students of all ages, including college students. This particular giveaway marks BeMobile’s first distribution in 23 new communities to which it has recently expanded.
Additional Opportunities for Customers
Customers visiting the BeMobile stores from July 29 to 31 will also have the opportunity to register for a chance to win a $500 Back-to-School Shopping Spree. The shopping spree will feature a combination of gift cards totaling $500, aimed at supporting families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Background and Impact
This year’s backpack giveaway coincides with BeMobile’s 25th anniversary, underlining the company’s commitment to community support and education. With operations throughout North Dakota, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Wisconsin, Maine, Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, and California, BeMobile is reinforcing its significance as a vital contributor to local families and schools.
The Backpack Giveaway initiative has become an annual tradition that plays a crucial role in helping families prepare for the back-to-school season. By providing free backpacks filled with necessary supplies, these events alleviate some of the financial burden associated with school preparations for many families across the nation.
For those looking for additional information or details about the event, they can visit BeMobile’s official website at www.bemobile.com.
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- ABC Columbia: 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway
- Grand Forks Herald: BeMobile Verizon to Distribute Free Backpacks
- Thrifty Minnesota: Free School Supplies Events
- Columbia Missourian: Local Organizations Help Families
- Patch: School Supply Giveaway with Pre-filled Backpacks
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