The Augusta GreenJackets, the proud Carolina League affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, in conjunction with SRP Federal Credit Union and WOW! Internet, TV & Phone, a leading broadband services provider, are excited to host the Stuff the Bus Annual School Supply Drive at SRP Park on Sunday, July 23^rd. The Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive will benefit United Way of the CSRA which by collecting donations at SRP Park and throughout the Stuff the Bus drives across the CSRA. The organization is hoping to alleviate some of the financial hardships associated with back-to-school shopping for families within the community.

The GreenJackets are asking fans to come to SRP Park and bring school supplies to donate to the United Way of the CSRA. Fans that bring school supplies to the GreenJackets game will receive a voucher good for a FREE hot dog (one per person) as well as be entered to win an Apple TV courtesy of WOW! as well as a game-worn jersey to be given away at the game!

“Our goal is to maximize student learning this year and every year, and we are honored to help families in need with these basic school supplies to enhance their learning. We are grateful for our partnership with the Augusta GreenJackets, SRP Federal Credit Union, and WOW! to make this event possible” says Brittany Burnett, President and CEO of United Way of the CSRA.

The items that the United Way of the CSRA are looking for include:

• Backpacks

• Binders

• Composition Notebooks

• Pencils, Pens, Colored Pencils, Markers, Crayons, Highlighters

• Dry Erase Markers

• Dividers

• Erasers

• Folders

• Glue Sticks

• Hand Sanitizer

• Index Cards

• Kid-safe Scissors

• Tissues

• Sheet Protectors

“SRP is a proud supporter of the United Way Stuff the Bus school supply drive. All SRP branch locations are participating in collecting supplies through Friday, July 14, 2023. Your generous donation will support local students and help them start off prepared and ready for the upcoming school year. Thank you in advance for your support!”, said Grace Helms, AVP of Community Development for SRP Federal Credit Union.

“At WOW!, we understand how vital it is for students to have the back-to-school supplies they need and deserve in order to be successful in the classroom, so it was without question that we would join in another year in this important event,” said Jason Sand, senior director, contact center operations for WOW!. “Our employees have a close connection to CRSA schools and the teachers who go above and beyond to nurture and engage their students every day and we are beyond proud to partner with the GreenJackets and SRP to further support the Augusta community.”

Fans that would like to participate but cannot make it to the Sunday, July 23^rd game can drop off donations in advance to:

• The Box Office/Hive Pro Shop at SRP Park leading up to the game (187 Railroad Avenue, North Augusta)
• Guest Services at any game leading up to the Stuff the Bus Drive at SRP Park
• Any of the 16 SRP Federal Credit Union Locations through Friday, July 21^st

"The GreenJackets are thrilled to take part in this important initiative. Thanks to our partners SRP Federal Credit Union and WOW! Internet, TV & Phone, we are able to come together to support the CSRA community. Supporting local students is so important, and we are glad to do our part in giving back to the community," said GreenJackets VP Tom Denlinger.
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Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Lineup:
Sunday, July 23rd vs Fredericksburg Nationals (Washington Nationals)

• Gates open at 12:30 PM, first pitch at 1:35 PM