Today Mayor Whitmire announced the 14th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest Presented by Shell, to be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 8am to 2pm at the George R. Brown Convention Center, Exhibit Halls A/B. FREE Parking available at Houston Astros Lot C, 499 – 481 Saint Emanuel Street.
Shell has been the title sponsor of the program for 14 years. The 14th Annual Mayor’s Back to School Fest presented by Shell provides 25,000 Houston area students with the tools they need to start the school year off right. Backpacks, generously underwritten by Shell USA, and school supplies donated by a multitude of corporations in the Houston community, will be distributed. In addition to a backpack with basic supplies, there will also be vaccinations, health and dental screenings, and so much more. Health and community resources will be available to families who need additional assistance, and families will be able to visit booths throughout the event and pick up a variety of additional school supplies.
