A Myrtle Beach church reached a heartwarming milestone this weekend, hosting its 17th Annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway — a tradition that has been helping local students start the school year prepared and ready to learn for nearly two decades.
The annual event, reported by both WBTW and WMBF, reflects the kind of steady, faithful community commitment that makes a real difference for Grand Strand families. Year after year, the church has shown up for students in the area, ensuring that children head back to the classroom with the supplies they need.
Reaching the 17-year mark is no small feat. It speaks to the dedication of the congregation and volunteers who organize the giveaway each summer, as well as the ongoing need they continue to meet in the community. Back-to-school season can be a stressful time for many families, and events like this one ease that burden while also bringing neighbors together in a spirit of generosity and goodwill.
The giveaway is a shining example of faith in action — a local church putting its values to work in a tangible, practical way that directly benefits children and families across Myrtle Beach. As students return to classrooms this week, many of them will be carrying backpacks filled with supplies made possible by this long-running community tradition.
Here’s to 17 years of giving back — and to many more to come.
