Thousands of students received grade-specific backpacks filled with school supplies, coupons for free haircuts and some received a free new pair of shoes at the 13th annual Operation Back to School event, held July 11 at Compass Christian Church.
The event, put on by the organization For Our City Chandler in partnership with the church and local businesses, a new pair of shoes and socks were one of the key items that had families lined up around to the back of the church’s main building.
Students who attend a Chandler school or live in Chandler were eligible for the first-come, first-served distribution, which is walk-up only.
