Ashley Kontnier
Community members, businesses, volunteers and community partners joined the Greater San Marcos Youth Council at the San Marcos Activity Center for its 26th Annual Back-to-School Fest Thursday, July 30. The event provided an opportunity for families to receive school supplies and connect with community resources.
Pictured, a barber from 3 Kings Barbershop gives a child a free haircut.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Volunteers from Gary Job Corps helped hand out backpacks full of school supplies, which were provided by the Greater San Marcos Youth Council, Frost Bank, and community donations.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Mila, left, and San Marcos firefighter Micah Killian pose for a photo together.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
A total of 243 backpacks were distributed to children of all ages.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Greater San Marcos Youth Council provided raffle prizes to giveaway during the event. Attendees whose tickets were chosen had the opportunity to spin a wheel for their prize.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Camille Phillips, left, talks to an attendee about ways to stay prepared and informed of potential floods.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Greater San Marcos Youth Council executive director Julia Ramsay New, left, and relations coordinator Laura Ledezma pose for a photo together during the event, which provided resources to 472 attendees.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Members of the San Marcos Fire Department had a table and provided education about their services to the community.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
Jiro Deloach, relationship manager for Frost Bank, gave out backpacks with school supplies, cookies and water.
Author: PHOTO BY ASHLEY KONTNIER
