Polk State Start Right Campaign returns July 29 in Lake Wales

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Start Right Campaign

The Polk State College Start Right Campaign is returning July 29 to the Polk State JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales to provide free school supplies, haircuts, food, and more to students and their families ahead of the 2023-2024 Academic Year.

The event is open to the public at 152 E. Central Ave. and will start at 9 a.m. with hundreds of backpacks full of school supplies to be given away to students from kindergarten through college. One backpack will be provided per student while supplies last. Attendees can also enjoy haircuts, a food pantry, and a free car show.

This year’s top sponsors are The Freedom Tour, Duke Energy, Coca-Cola Auburndale, CareerSource Polk, Tonya Stewart Law Firm, AdventHealth Lake Wales, and Dyer Kia. Silver sponsors include the City of Lake Wales, Citizens Bank & Trust, GST: The Family Church, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, and Walmart. SouthState Bank and Brewer Sales & Service are bronze sponsors, and Lake Wales Family Restaurant is serving as this year’s breakfast sponsor.

Individuals interested in supporting the Polk State Start Right Campaign can donate online here or contact Andy Oguntola at aoguntola@polk.edu or 863.298.6831.