STE. GENEVIEVE – The SGCMH Back to School Drive-Thru Fair is back and registration is open. The fair is scheduled for Thursday, August 7, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the hospital’s back parking lot across from the fire department.
Families with students from preschool to high school can get a jump on school supplies. Parents drive up to the back of the hospital through the circle drive to pick up school supplies and other health and educational information.
“The program has proven to be a big help to parents and students each year,” commented Tina Poston, marketing director, SGCMH.
As in previous years, students will receive a backpack and school supplies such as pencils, notebooks, pens and erasers to give them a start on completing their supply list. And, just like last year they will receive a sack lunch for the day.
“It is a great way to help the students in the community get ready for school where the need is greater than ever,” commented Poston. “Parents and students will drive-up, load up and have a leg-up to start the school year.”
Heavenly Hope will be on hand to distribute boxes of nutritious food for families to get a healthy start. And, the two local school districts will have their mascots at the event to greet the drive-thru participants. Kids who show their school spirit will receive a fun gift.
Support comes from community organizations and businesses all over the area including SGCMH Medical Staff, Heavenly Hope, Ste. Genevieve County Health Department, Healthy Blue, University of Missouri Extension Center of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and SGCMH Friends Foundation.
Registration is required. To register call 573-883-7791.
Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital is a critical access, rural community hospital that uses advanced technology, medicine and an expert staff to provide patients and the community with excellent, personalized, and compassionate healthcare resources. For more information visit www.stegenevievehospital.org.