4,000 kids expected at annual school supplies giveaway; Hotspots, Tablets, Haircuts, and more available
As students head back to school, Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw is announcing the 7th annual Operation Backpack event Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Swope Park (enter at 67th Street and Swope Parkway). A community-driven event dedicated to providing essential school supplies and support services to Kansas City youth as they prepare for the upcoming school year, Operation Backpac…