Third Street Alliance and local salon owner Steve Flowers are hosting their fifth annual Backpack Drive Mon., Aug. 19, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Third Street Alliance. They aim to provide backpacks filled with school supplies to over 500 Easton-area children, with Flowers’ team offering haircuts. Volunteers are needed to fill backpacks Aug. 12, 5:30-8 p.m., and assist on event day with shifts from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Planning meetings are Aug. 5 and 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Donations of pre-filled backpacks or other items from Amazon can be delivered to Third Street Alliance. Email volunteer@thirdstreetalliance.org or call 610-438-9436 for details.

Submitted by: Jodi Fowler