Cy-Fair Helping Hands Back to School Bash Draws Huge Crowd of CFISD Families in Need

Story by Patricia Hudson Photos by Daniel Arizpe

An estimated crowd of 1,000 came out to Cy-Fair Helping Hands’ first-ever Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 6, 2022. More than 40 community churches, businesses, schools, and organizations helped to create a carnival-like atmosphere with games, give-aways, entertainment, grilled hot dogs and shaved ice for CFISD families. “Not only were we thrilled to distribute age-appropriate backpacks to hundreds of Cy-Fair students in need, but this event also served as an outreach effort. We were able to share information about our food pantry as well as ESL programs, services, and education offered throughout the community.” explains Director of Community Outreach, Patricia Hudson. “We are exceedingly grateful to everyone that contributed to the success of this event. As a result of the community's generous response, we have been able to distribute backpacks and school supplies to our clients, and to fill requests from CFISD schools.”