Back-to-School giveaway at St. Johns

Back to school: Above, Three-year-old Hakeem Henry attends the Back-to-School supply giveaway at the St. John's Missionary Baptist Church Life Center on Saturday. The annual event is an outreach program sponsored by the Fairview Community Development Association and provides school supplies for children at no cost to the parents. The Salvation Army was on scene providing free refreshments for those attending. Right, Norphlet Elementary School Principal Bernadette O’Guinn gives school supplies to Alijah Staples, 13. Below, Capt. Jason Perdieu of the Salvation Army reaches gives refreshments to Guadalupé Rodgriguez.

CORRECTION

This article has been updated to reflect the correct name of the church that held the giveaway. The event was at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church Life Center on Saturday.

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