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Decatur Family YMCA to host Backpack Attack with free school supplies Aug 2nd

By Lindsay Romano Jul 15, 2025 | 10:20 AM

July 15, 2025 – The Decatur Family YMCA will host their annual Backpack Attack event on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

The YMCA Backpack Attack is the Y’s largest community outreach event each year, where they focus on giving school-aged children in kindergarten through 6th grade free backpacks and school supplies.*Students must be present to pick up their backpacks.*

This year, they will offer bags at three distribution locations: Decatur Family YMCA, Macon County Health Department, and John’s Hill Magnet School.

The location at John’s Hill Magnet School will operate as a drive-up site. Additionally, Decatur Family YMCA will host a resource fair aimed at providing essential support for low-income families.

To further aid families in back-to-school preparations, the Macon County Health Department will provide school-required immunizations, lead testing, and dental screenings at their facility from 9:00 am – 11:00am.