Augusta Worship Center holds 7th annual back-to-school backpack giveaway

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Augusta Worship Center held its seventh annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday, distributing backpacks filled with supplies to students ahead of the new school year.

Students who attended were also entered into a raffle for a chance to win a free laptop.

Jaidi Stephens, a missionary with the center, said the organization wants to be ready when families need help.

“We just want to do our best for those times — you never know when that time is going to hit — so we just want to be here for them for when that happens,” Stephens said.

Ashley Stephens, a minister and missionary with the center, also took part in the event.

The center said its goal is to address a growing need in the community. In addition to the annual backpack giveaway, the Augusta Worship Center operates a food pantry every Tuesday year-round.