98.3 The Coast

United Way utilizes drive-through backpack distribution for this year’s Cass County School Supply Spectacular! Pre-registration is required to get kids school-ready with full backpacks—and, for a lucky few, a “golden ticket”. United Way of Southwest Michigan is proud to partner with area businesses and organizations to present School Supply Spectacular in Cass County in August. This annual event provides free backpacks with grade-appropriate school supplies to Cass County students in pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. This event is for students residing in or attending schools in Cass County only. This event is intended to serve those families in Cass County who are experiencing financial hardship and are not able to afford school supplies and backpacks for their children. Pre-registration is required and you may only arrive during your assigned time slot. The online registration form will ask for grade level and school, among other info. Registrants will select a day, time, and location to pick up their b