MOLINE, Ill. — As back-to-school season approaches, many students and their families will be unable to afford all the supplies needed for the school year.
The "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" aims to provide for these students with an annual donation event at TCC and Wireless Zone Verizon retailers. Now in its 11th year, the giveaway will donate 120,000 backpacks filled with school supplies on Sunday, July 30.
There are three participating locations in the Quad Cities:
- TCC Rock Island, 3825 18th Ave, Suite 2, Rock Island
- TCC Moline, 5200 Avenue of the Cities, Moline
- TCC Davenport, 1800 N Division St, Suite C, Davenport
Each location will have between 150 to 200 backpacks. Distribution will start at 1:00 p.m. on a first come, first serve basis. More locations can be found on TCC's website using the "Backpack Giveaway filter.