First United Methodist Church, located at 113 W. Central Avenue in Van Wert, in partnership with many Van Wert businesses and churches, has set the date of Sunday, July 29th for their 3rd Annual Operation Back to School event. This free event provides backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene items to Van Wert County families in need. Students in pre-school through high school may pre-register online at www.vanwertfirst.net by following the “Operation Back to School “ student registration link or stop by the church office to fill out a registration form. Pre-registration is highly encouraged. The event will begin at 3 pm and end at 5 pm, with games and food for the entire family. We ask that families do not arrive on site prior to 2:45 as we will be organizing the park and areas surrounding the park for the event. Plan to join us for the afternoon.
Anyone wishing to volunteer at the event, to donate to help the project or for more information please call Teresa at First Church 419-238-0631 ext 307
The 2017 Operation Back to School supplied over 600 area students with back to school supplies.
