With the school year fast approaching, Verizon Wireless stores across the Upstate are participating in the 12th annual “Schools Rock Backpack Giveaway” July 28 at 1 p.m.
The event is hosted by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room. It will give away more than $3 million worth of backpacks nationwide. Any backpacks not picked up will be donated to local schools.
“We believe in the power of community and the importance of education, which is why this initiative is so important to everyone throughout the Round Room organization,” said Scott Moorehead, CEO of Round Room. “They want to help ensure every student has the basic tools they need to start the school year off on the right foot.”
Upstate stores participating in the event include:
- 1708 E. Greenville St., Anderson
- 1276 Eighteen Mile Road, Central
- 2098 E. Main St., Duncan
- 2007 Augusta St., Greenville
- 3550 S.C. Highway 153, Powdersville
- 3935 Pelham Road, Greenville
- 810 E. Main St., Laurens
- 2603 Woodruff Road, Five Forks
- 2190 Southport Road, Spartanburg