Pinellas Park Community Gears Up for Annual Backpack Drive & Family Fun Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 15, 2025

Pinellas Park Community Gears Up for Annual Backpack Drive & Family Fun Event

Pinellas Park, FL — The Pinellas Park Medical District and The Pinellas Park Foundation, in partnership with The Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce, invite families to a Morning of Free Fun at the highly anticipated Annual Backpack Drive & Community Event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

This community celebration will be packed with excitement and meaningful giveaways, including:

• Free Backpacks stuffed with School Supplies (Child must be present)

• Hourly Raffles for Big Prizes and Brand-New Bicycles

• Free Food & Drinks (while supplies last)

• Music by DJ Rob, Family Activities, and Much More!

This event wouldn't be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, community partners, and trustees, who have stepped up to help make a difference for local families preparing for the new school year.

“We’re honored to host this event for our community,” said Nancy Self, Executive Director of the Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce. “Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and volunteers, we’re able to provide essential school supplies and a day of fun for hundreds of families in Pinellas Park.”

Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: SPC Caruth Health Education Center
      7200 66th St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Special thanks to our presenting sponsors and community champions, including Pinellas Park Medical District, Northside Hospital, Sam's Club, the City of Pinellas Park, Law Offices of Frank DiCosola, P.A., Grow Financial, Waste Management,  Kiwanis Club of Pinellas Park, MIDFLORIDA Credit Union, Sandbay Primary + Urgent Care, Children's Orthopaedic & Scoliosis Surgery Associates, LLP, Express Employement Professionals, Byrne Chiropractic, Juvenile Welfare Board, Florida Blue, All Smiles Orthodontics, Rotary of Pinellas Park, Bay First Financial, Family Center on Deafness, The Kind Mouse and many more, whose logos are proudly displayed on this year’s event flyer.

For more information or to get involved as a sponsor, visit HERE, or to volunteer, visit HERE.

Media Contact:
Nancy Self, Executive Director
Pinellas Park Gateway Chamber of Commerce
📞 727-544-4777 or 813-727-3617
📧 nancy@pinellasparkchamber.com