Salvation Army's Back-to-School Bash Drive-Through to provide essentials for students

The Salvation Army is hosting a Back-to-School Bash Drive-Through on Saturday to provide back-to-school essentials for local students.

Advance registration is required.

Students will receive backpacks, gently used clothes and shoes, and snacks.

A limited number of onsite haircuts will also be available for students.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Pittsburgh Temple Worship and Service Center at 1060 McNeilly Road in Pittsburgh.

The event will abide by social distancing guidelines and attendees are asked to wear masks.

“We know so many families are facing financial pressure this year in a way that they may not have experienced before, and we are looking forward to lending support and smiles during this year’s Back-to-School Bash Drive-Through,” said Lt. Jamie Crowell, assistant corps officer for the Salvation Army Pittsburgh . “We know this year’s event will bring hope to all who attend.”

First National Bank is sponsoring this year’s event.

“We’re proud to partner with The Salvation Army to provide supplies and support for students and their parents so they can feel prepared and ready to focus on education in the coming school year,” said Ronald Donatelli, Pittsburgh regional president for First National Bank.

For more information or to register for the event, call 412-207-2127.