Join us on July 27, 2024, as we gather at The Pavilion in Marion, IL, for the 7th annual Southern Illinois Back-to-School Expo, hosted by the Franklin-Williamson Positive Youth Development Action Team!
 

2,000 students will receive school supply kits, including grade-level appropriate supplies. 
School supply kits provided by Back 2 School America. 
School supply kits funded by Meridian.
 

Student must be present to receive items!

All items will be distributed on a first come first serve basis!

2,000 students will receive backpacks.
Backpacks provided by Shawnee Health.
 

School Supplies and Backpacks

Clothing and Haircuts

2,000 students will receive clothing vouchers to pick out an outfit for the new school year!
Clothing provided by Upscale Resale. 
 

Students are eligible for a haircut.
Services provided by The Avenue Barbershop and Salon, and other local salons. 

Physicals, Dental and Vision

Pre-Registration for School Physicals COMING SOON!

Students are eligible for a dental exam.
Services provided by Safari Dental. 

Students are eligible for an eye exam.
Services provided by Crabtree Family Optometry.

Students are eligible for a school physical.
Services provided by Deaconess and Shawnee Health.
 

Food Trucks and Fun

More food trucks to come!

The first 2,000 people (not just students) will receive a voucher
for a meal at a food truck.

FREE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Lazer tag, snow cones, and foam party
Provided by R&J Tactical Lazer Tag LLC

Train rides
Provided by the Mt. Vernon Illinois Lions Club #196

Inflatables
Provided by Southern Illinois Inflatables