Amarillo Kids Can Get Free Backpacks and Haircuts This Weekend

With back to school in full swing here in Amarillo, it means the time has come to grab those school supplies, update the wardrobe, and mentally gear those kiddos towards another year of learning and growing.

You know what else it comes with? An immediate strain on your bank account. Sure, the school supplies haven't really jumped in price or gotten out of control, but those clothes and accessories such as backpacks have definitely jumped up.

The Increase In School Supply Costs

Over the last year, we've seen general school supply prices rise by about 8-11%, which isn't terrible on the surface. Those basic supplies like pencils, pens, notebooks, etc. are what are lumped into that general school supply category.

What HAS seen a big-time jump in prices are the things such as lunch supplies and backpacks. We've seen those prices fly up by 26%, and in some cases, as high as 40%. That's a huge increase on items that were already the most expensive when school shopping.

Free Backpacks In Amarillo This Weekend

Well, Amarillo businesses are fully aware of the increase and know how many people are struggling right now with the way the economy is. Mazda of Amarillo has decided to give back because of that, and free backpacks will be available this Saturday, August 8th.

Beginning at 10 am, Mazda of Amarillo is handing out 1,000 free backpacks at their End of Summer event. It doesn't stop there. The kiddos have to look fresh for that first day of school, so they'll also have five barbers on site to hook up the kids with that new look for free.

You can park over at the Loft Church parking lot and walk over to Mazda of Amarillo. They expect the event to run until about 1 pm, so take advantage of it!