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Back to school event set for this weekend in Peoria

Product of the Project is hosting this Saturday's Back to School Celebration at the MECA Center of Peoria.
Product of the Project
Product of the Project is hosting this Saturday's Back to School Celebration at the MECA Center of Peoria.

Students can get stocked up with school supplies at the annual Back to School Celebration this Saturday.

Kids can also get haircuts, uniforms, and bookbags at the event.

The event is hosted by Product of the Project. Antwaun Banks is the nonprofit's founder.

"We want to make sure they have everything they need to be successful this year," he said.

The Back to School Celebration will be held at the MECA Center of Peoria, 817 Armstrong, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adults can also register to vote.

A child must be present for a family to receive supplies.

Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.