(Saturday, August 17, 2024) – As youth across the Washington, D.C. region prepare for school, the rush is on to get the essentials needed for classroom success. WHUR and WHUT TV joined with partners Saturday to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to help give parents and guardians a helping hand.

It’s no secret that just about everything is costing more this year. That’s why WHUR and WHUT TV teamed up with FedEx, Giant, and Prince George’s County Public Schools to participate in the Annual Back School Drive and Dash held Saturday at Flowers High School, Potomac High School, and Oxon Hill School.

Parents and guardians, many with their children in the vehicle, lined up early to make sure they would not miss out on the free backpacks and school supplies. Plus dozens of lucky motorists nabbed a $100 Giant Food gift card.

The community giving did not stop at the three schools. WHUR and WHUT TV and their partners also handed out school supplies and $100 Giant gift cards at the Annual Chuck Brown Day at Fort Dupont Park in SE and at The Yards for the Alma’s Way Explore Your City event.