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DAYTONA TIMES

Daytona Beach Mayor Glenn Ritchey, in partnership with the city’s Leisure Services Department and members of the Derbyshire community, have put together a “Derbyshire Community and Family Day,” aimed at helping local children with school supplies.

Notebooks, pencils, erasers, and other school-day necessities will be distributed at the Derbyshire Recreation Center, located at 849 Derbyshire Road. The event will be held Saturday, August 9, beginning at 12 p.m. and last until 4 p.m.

This is the second annual giveaway during Ritchey’s watch. Last year, he instituted the “Mayor’s Backpack Giveaway.” This year he got together with community activist Norma Bland and selected Derbyshire Park as the venue. The mayor said he wants this event to exceed last year’s numbers in terms of children who receive supplies they need for school and other needs.

In addition to school supplies, children will be able to receive undergarments, socks, and toiletries.