Fun Activities At Springfield Town Center's 'Fuel For School' Event

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Springfield Town Center is holding a back-to-school event on Saturday, Aug. 12, with family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The Fuel for School event will take place on Aug. 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Springfield Town Center’s Grand Court. The activities will include notebook decorating, face painting, balloon twister, and a selfie station.

Attendees are also invited to combat food insecurity for children and families by making a monetary or food donation to Springfield Town Center’s community partner, Capital Area Food Bank. Millions of families in the U.S. struggle to access nutritious food, and most affected are children, according to PREIT, the real estate investment trust that owns Springfield Town Center.

Attendees who make a donation will be thanked with a tenant coupon, giveaways, and a chance to spin the prize wheel at the event.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming back the school year as the summer season starts to wind down, and what better way to celebrate than with the collaboration of our local partners,” Lisa Pellicciotta, vice president of marketing at PREIT, said in a statement.

“This year, we’re proud to support nutrition for all children with our Fuel For School campaign,” Pellicciotta said. “We welcome the D.C. community to join in the fun with great food, live music, and activities for all ages.”

Accepted donation items include:

• Plant proteins: Canned or dry beans, whole nuts and seeds, or lentils
• Canned tuna, salmon, or chicken in water
• Grains: Brown and white rice, pasta, whole oats, corn and flour tortillas
• Peanut Butter: no hydrogenated oils
• Pantry staples: cooking oils, tea, non-dairy/shelf stable milks
• Canned vegetables: low sodium, no salt added
• Canned fruits in 100-percent juice
• Whole grain hot and cold cereal containing less than 7g of sugar per serving
• Non-salt spice: e.g. black pepper, cinnamon, garlic powder, etc.