JOLIET – Families can get their kids ready to head back to the classroom by attending State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and State Representative Natalie Manley’s Back to School Fair on July 20.

“The school year will be here before we know it,” said Loughran Cappel (D-Shorewood). “It’s a perfect time to have an event that serves as a central location for connecting families with programs in our community. We want families to have a chance to get free school supplies and useful resources all in one place.”

The free event will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 at the University of St. Francis St. Clare Campus, located at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Loughran Cappel and Manley will be joined by community partners who will provide resources and supplies for students to use when they return to the classroom. Students can receive free school supplies at the fair and learn about a number of services offered by organizations in the community.

Vendors include Sunshine & Rainbows Learning Center, After the Peanut education center, VNA Health Care, Joliet Fire Department, NAMI – Will-Grundy, Spanish Community Center, Will County Children’s Advocacy Center, Plainfield Pride, Joliet Public Library - Black Road, Illinois State Treasurer’s Office, Plainfield Public Library, TM Martial Arts, BMO Harris Bank, Imagine Arts Academy, Guardian Angel Community Services, A Space to Create Art and more.

For more information on the Back to School Fair, people can call Loughran Cappel’s office at 815-267-6119.