The Tribune

By FAY SIMMONS

Tribune Business Reporter

jsimmons@tribunemedia.net

BACK-TO-SCHOOL preparations got a helping hand as 500 children received bags packed with school essentials, snacks and refreshments through the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial’s sixth annual Snack Attack.

The annual initiative was held in partnership with the club’s parent club, the Rotary Club of South East Nassau, as members worked alongside sponsors to provide children in various communities with items to support them as they returned to the classroom.

Each bag was filled with practical supplies, including a composition book and a pencil case containing pens, pencils, a ruler and a sharpener. The children also received juices, water and snacks, giving the initiative both an educational and nutritional component.

In addition to the 500 bags distributed through the main initiative, approximately 20 bags were provided to Urban Renewal Kemp Road and another 20 to Urban Renewal Centreville, extending the reach of the programme to children participating in those community programmes.

The Snack Attack formed part of the Rotaract Club’s ongoing commitment to community service and youth development. By providing basic school supplies, the initiative helped give children useful resources for the school year while offering families additional support during the back-to-school period.

The programme was made possible through contributions from several local businesses and organisations. The Rotaract Club extended its appreciation to J-Co Trading Company Ltd, Island Wholesale, Milo Butler Distributors, Bahama Blu, Bahamas Wholesale Agencies, the d’Albenas Agency and Caribbean Bottling Company for supporting the initiative.

The sixth annual event also highlighted the continued collaboration between the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial and the Rotary Club of South East Nassau. The clubs were represented by Trei Pinder, president of the Rotaract Club of South East Nassau Centennial, and Candice Hepburn, president of the Rotary Club of South East Nassau.

With 500 children receiving bags filled with school necessities, refreshments and snacks, the sixth annual Snack Attack provided practical assistance while reinforcing the importance of community partnerships in helping young people prepare for another year of learning.