Off on the right foot

SERVE Inc.'s third annual Back-to-School Fair fills backpacks, prepares children for school

Matreyah Cole, 7, and Niya Payne, 9, of Holts Summit walk out of Callaway Christian Church on Saturday with full backpacks and smiles during SERVE, Inc.'s third annual Back-to-School Fair. Children stopped at about 44 tables to pick up markers, crayons, notebooks, binders and other school supplies.
Matreyah Cole, 7, and Niya Payne, 9, of Holts Summit walk out of Callaway Christian Church on Saturday with full backpacks and smiles during SERVE, Inc.'s third annual Back-to-School Fair. Children stopped at about 44 tables to pick up markers, crayons, notebooks, binders and other school supplies.

SERVE, Inc. sponsored its third annual Back-to-School Fair on Saturday at Callaway Christian Church.

View photos from the 2014 Back-to-School Fair

About 44 businesses and local organizations rallied together to provide school supplies for area children. Last year's event attracted about 740 youth, and Callaway Action Network Director Julie Roark said SERVE always prepares for 800 children each year. In addition to school supplies, children received free hair cuts and eye and dental exams.