Over 1,400 Students receive free shoes and backpacks at Back to School Resource Fairs

Students take advantage of this year’s resource fair. Valley News/Courtesy photo
ELSINORE/RIVERSIDE – Fresh footwear, a new backpack stuffed with school supplies, a stylish haircut, a dental cleaning and exam, and an overall health physical for 1,465 students and a total of 2,304 community members in Riverside County, were all packed into two Back to School Resource Fairs held on July 30 with Lake Elsinore Unified School District at the Jean Hayman Training Center, and on August 3 with the Alvord Unified School District at La Sierra High School in partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education. “The rising costs of school supplies and the student and parent expectations ahead of a new year can be stressful for families. A sense of physical and emotional wellness, and even a new pair of shoes or a backpack, can help build confidence for students and set
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