Tyler Junior College football player Tailoure Thomas holds one of the backpacks that was donated during the annual School Is Cool giveaway in August 2021 at Fun Forest Park in Tyler.

The annual School is Cool back-to-school giveaway in Tyler is seeking donations.

This giveaway is set for Aug. 4 as a drive-thru event at Fun Forest Park, 200 N. Forest Ave.

Each year, School is Cool helps children and parents prepare for the upcoming school year. The first 2,000 school-aged children in line will be given a free backpack filled with supplies.

Donations and sponsorships are needed for the event, organizers said. Every $30 will purchase a backpack with school supplies for a child in need.

Donations can be made at tinyurl.com/2p9ajshh .

Community members also can donate on or before Tuesday during East Texas Giving Day under the Tyler Area Business Education Council at tinyurl.com/4hdja3dz .

Checks should be made out to the Tyler Area Business Education Council and mailed to 315 N. Broadway, Tyler, TX 75702.

Sponsorship levels include:

Platinum sponsor: $2,500

• Named as major backpack sponsor on all marketing materials;
• Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event;
• Insert in each backpack (printed materials and payment must be received by July 9);
• Company logo on website and printed items; and
• Company logo on back of volunteer T-shirts.

Gold sponsor: $1,000

• Named as backpack sponsor on all marketing materials;
• Signage near a backpack distribution location at the event;
• Company logo on website and printed items; and
• Company logo on back of volunteer T-shirts.

Silver Sponsor: $500

• Named as backpack sponsor on all marketing materials; and
• Company logo on website and printed items.

Other sponsor: $250

• Company logo on website and printed items.

For information, contact LaToya Young at (903) 592-1661 ext. 252 or LYoung@TylerTexas.com .