Volunteer Shamika Johnson, right, helps patrons with free back packs during a back-to-school
event Saturday at Waters at Ribaut apartment complex. The event, sponsored by Praise Assembly
on Parris Island Gateway, offered free book bags, a hamburger-and-fries lunch and a free hair
cut for the kids. Pastor Derick Fisher said 150 book bags — as well as pencils, paper and other
school supplies — were given away. T first day of school of public school for Beaufort County
students is Wednesday, Aug. 8. Bob Sofaly/The Island News
