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Here's how parents can get free school supplies and free child health screenings to prepare kids for school

In addition to free school supplies and backpacks, the health department said free vaccinations and COVID-19 shots will be available.
Credit: Shelby County Health Department

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Shelby County Health Department is scheduled to host a back to school event in partnership with Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mississippi Boulevard's Midtown church campus. 

In addition to free school supplies and backpacks, the health department said free vaccinations and COVID-19 shots will be available. 

Dental screenings and eye screenings will also be available, the health department said.

No appointment is needed. All services will be provided first-come, first-served.

For more information about the Shelby County Health Department’s Immunization Program and required school immunizations, go to https://shelbytnhealth.com/305/Immunizations.

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