FAYETTEVILLE, NC — Local nonprofit Follow the Spectrum is rallying the community to help neurodiverse, autistic, and underserved students start the school year with the tools they need to succeed. The organization is collecting new school supplies now through Friday, August 15, leading up to its Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 16, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Dick’s House of Sport, 2741 Freedom Parkway Drive in Fayetteville.
Event Highlights
The Back to School Bash, hosted in partnership with Dick’s House of Sport, will feature a variety of family-friendly activities, including games for all ages, free haircuts, in-store giveaways and prizes, a backpack giveaway, sensory-friendly activities, and a “Find the Duck” scavenger hunt. The event is designed t
Supply Drop-Off Locations
School supplies can be dropped off at several participating locations across Fayetteville, including Cuppa Yo at Freedom Town Center (plus, enjoy 10% off frozen yogurt), Panera Bread at 4807 Ramsey Street, Schwab’s Automotive at 110 Carvers Falls Road, The School of Hope at 111 Burns Street, Dick’s House of Sport at 2741 Freedom Parkway Drive, and Cole Pediatric Therapy at 2713 Breezewood Avenue.
Items Needed
Requested items include pencils, notebooks, folders, crayons, glue sticks, scissors, paper, lunchboxes, highlighters, and sensory-friendly supplies. Bulk donations and online contributions are also welcomed.
Organizers say every donation directly supports local children, helping them feel confident and prepared for the school year ahead. The event also aims to foster communi
For more information or to arrange a bulk or online donation, contact Follow the Spectrum directly.
Kres Thomas | FayToday News
