Free back-to-school clothing for children in Michiana

MISHAWAKA, Ind. -- The back-to-school 2024 season for The Christ Child Society event kicked off Aug. 7 with providing clothing, free of charge, to eligible 14-years-old or under children.

Children can be ready for this upcoming school year thanks to The Christ Child Society event at the town and country shopping center, helping families and youth in our community to best prepare for the coming year.

Supplying children with a wide range of clothing items to new jeans, shirts, uniform pants and shirts, underwear, socks, and shoes, all free of charge, with infants guaranteed to receive a tote bag full of baby supplies.

"We love doing this. We love helping families in our in our community, and anybody who wants to join. You can go on our website too and find out all about us and how you can join and help out, or just come volunteer with everybody's welcome to help." said co-president Vickie Sleevi.

The center will be open every Wednesday through mid-December, with a goal this year to help over 5,000 students across Saint Joesph County.