Host a School Supply Drive, sign up here:FDF School Supply Drive
Sign up to be an Exhibitor (space limited):https://forms.gle/MesUB2Dgq2ZZZQz96 If you have any questions, email sturmm@charleston-sc.gov.
Volunteer at the Festival: Volunteer links coming soon!
Be an event Sponsor:Email Mindy Sturm: sturmm@charleston-sc.gov
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Donate School Supplies at any of the following locations:
- 75 Calhoun Street, Suite 3700 City of Charleston
- Recreation Department Facilities
- Daniel Island
- James Island Recreation Center
- Arthur Christopher Community Center
- Bees Landing
- St. Julian Devine
- 823 Meeting Street
List of most requested supplies
List of most requested supplies
- Crayons/Markers/Colored pencils
- Paper product- composition notebooks, loose-leaf paper, spiral notebooks
- Glue sticks
- Pencils
- Two-pocket folders
- Pencil pouches
Thank you to our Festival Sponsors!
Gold Level Sponsors ($2500)
United Bank
XFinity Comcast
Bronze Level Sponsors ($500)
The InterTech Group
Burr and Forman
Haynsworth, Sinkler and Boyd
Huber Manufacturer
First Day Festival is a celebration of the start of the new school year. Sponsored by the City of Charleston since 2003, the purpose of the event is to provide children and families with the supplies and information they need to start the school year off right!
The Festival is possible because of long-standing partnerships with the Charleston County School District, SC Aquarium, Lowcountry Food Bank, and the many exhibitors, volunteers, and donors who give of their time, talents, and resources.
At the event, children receive free school supplies, families can access free fresh foods courtesy of the Lowcountry Food Bank, receive information from close to 100 community organizations, and enjoy free admission to the SC Aquarium during the hours of the Festival!
For more information, contact Mindy Sturm at sturmm@charleston-sc.gov
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