MOUNT OLIVE, N.C. — The Men of FIC will host their annual book bag giveaway event this Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nelson Street Park in Mount Olive.

The community event will kick off at 4:00 p.m. with activities and entertainment, while the distribution of book bags will begin at 6:00 p.m. The giveaway is specifically designed for students entering kindergarten through eighth grade.

This annual event helps ensure local students have the supplies they need to start the school year successfully. The book bags are expected to contain essential school supplies to support students’ educational needs.

Several local organizations will partner with Men of FIC to make the event possible, though specific partner organizations were not immediately identified.

The event is free and open to the public, with food and entertainment planned throughout the afternoon. Families are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the full range of activities before book bag distribution begins.

Nelson Street Park is located in Mount Olive, and organizers expect the event to serve students from the surrounding community as the new school year approaches.