Back To School Event At Springfield Town Center To Benefit Students

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Springfield Town Center is hosting a “Pull Together!” event through Sept. 6 that will let shoppers drop off donations of backpacks and school supplies for students in need.

A donation bin is located in Grand Court on the lower level of Springfield Town Center. Donations can also be dropped off at the mall’s management or security offices.

The “Pull Together!” event is a partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, where they are aiming to provide students with the supplies they need for a successful upcoming school year.

“We want this school year to be a success for students, and with the partnership of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area, we are excited to provide tools for local students to reach their achievements,” Justin Roth, marketing director at Springfield Town Center, said in a statement Tuesday.

The accepted donation items include backpacks (must be new, regular or large sized, no mini backpacks or backpacks with wheels); 1" binders; notebooks; ballpoint pens (black or blue); No. 2 pencils; and crayons (24-ct).

Springfield Town Center will also ring in the new school year by hosting a "Back to School Get Together" on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Grand Court. Families are encouraged to bring a donation to the school supply drive.

On Aug. 13, children will have the opportunity to decorate notebooks and enjoy other activities, including character appearances, face painting, balloon twisters, music and crafts. Local businesses will also be highlighted that day during a Back To School Vendor Show.

For more information on the Back To School Donation Drive or Get Together event, visit SpringfieldTownCenter.com.