More than 9,000 students received school supplies during the 23rd-annual Dallas Mayor’s Back To School Fair, which took place onFriday.
Melanie Jefferson brought her two godchildren, Terrell and Ta’heaven, who attend Billy Earl Dade Middle School and Martha Turner Reilly Elementary School. Terrell and Ta’heaven were among the 9,074 students who received free school supplies at the event.
All Dallas ISD students were eligible to receive a backpack and package of school supplies for free.
Educational resources and free health exams for parents were also available at this free event.