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Mayor’s Back to School and Health Fair set for Aug. 2; organizers aim to distribute 20,000 backpacks
Summary
City officials and partners including Shell and the Houston Food Bank announced details for the Mayor’s Back to School and Health Fair on Aug. 2, 2025, including free METRO rides for registrants and a goal to distribute 20,000 backpacks.
HOUSTON — City officials and community partners announced Tuesday that the Mayor’s Back to School and Health Fair, presented by Shell, will be held Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., and organizers said they aim to distribute 20,000 backpacks and school supplies to students.
The event, organized by the mayor’s office in partnership with Shell and the Houston Food Bank, will include food distribution, community resources and volunteer-led distribution. Organizers said registered attendees can ride to the event from any metro stop for free and that walk-ups will be served.
“At Shell, we are committed to providing more and cleaner…
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