The Augusta GreenJackets, 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 14.
The Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive will benefit United Way of the CSRA by collecting donations at SRP Park and throughout 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 WOW! Internet, TV & Phone Crossbody Bag (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,” said 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
- wired earbuds
“We’re incredibly proud to be part of this important initiative to support CSRA kids,” said Christine Simmons, Senior Director of Talent Management at WOW!. “Our six-year partnership with the Augusta GreenJackets on the Stuff the Bus campaign has been incredibly rewarding. Together, we’re making a meaningful impact on our community, ensuring every child has the school supplies they need to go back to school, aiding in their learning experience.”
Fans that would like to participate, but cannot make it to the Sunday, July 14 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
- The Kroc Center on Friday, July 19 from 8 a.m. – noon
“We’re excited to continue this partnership with WOW! and SRP Federal Credit Untion to help the students in the CSRA be ready for the school year,” said GreenJackets VP, Tom Denlinger. “The GreenJackets fan base is one of the best and we look forward to filling all the bins this year to Stuff the Bus on Sunday Funday!”
Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive Lineup:
Sunday, July 14 vs Fredericksburg Nationals (Washington Nationals)
- Gates open at 4 p.m., first pitch at 5:05 p.m.
- Bluey Night – Come and meet everyone’s favorite Heeler in person for plenty of smiles and a photo! Meet & Greet will start shortly after 4pm.
- Guests can Buzz Past the Line with a Buzz Pass for an additional $20. Buzz Passes can be added on at checkout when purchasing game tickets online here: https://bit.ly/AGJ_Buzz_Pass
Junior Jackets, Kids 12 and under in FREE, presented by Wellstar MCG Health, in partnership with Episcopal Day School, and the Family YMCA of Greater Augusta
- Kids 12 and under can join for free and get in for FREE! Only three Jr. Jackets Kids Club games remain 2024. It’s free to join and kids 12 and under get in free to select Sunday games. Not a member? Join today for free to get in for free: Click here!
Bark in the Park, presented by Hollywood Feed, in partnership with Patsy’s Pet Parlor & Best Friend’s Animal Care (North Augusta)
- Only three Hollywood Feed Bark in the Parks left in 2024! Fans are free to bring their dogs to the ballpark so that our best friends can watch America’s pastime. Make sure to fill out the waiver at https://bit.ly/AGJ_Contests before coming to the ballpark! Dogs are welcome in the lower seating bowl excluding Section 100 and the club level.
Sahlen Family Sunday!
- It’s a Sahlen Family Sunday, presented by Sahlen Hot Dogs. What could be better than a hot dog at the ballpark? Kids can enjoy a special Sahlen’s meal deal, with a Sahlen hot dog, a bag of chips, and a regular soda for just $6!
- Sahlen’s Pre-Game Catch on the Field (4:00-4:30 p.m.) and post-game Kids Run the Bases.
