LISBON, Ohio - Columbiana County’s Community Action Agency is helping children prepare for the new school year with a drive-thru giveaway Thursday evening.

CAA's Centers are hosting the annual Back-To-School drive-through from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 12 in the upper circle area near the agency’s Administrative Building, 7880 Lincole Place, Lisbon.

Three hundred school bags will be distributed. Once supplies run out, the event will end.

The event is being held in the early evening to allow working parents to take part.

"Once again this year we are happy to be able to provide some school supplies for area children and help parents get an early start on their school supplies lists," said Jody Wisbith, Marketing Specialist for CAA's Health, Behavioral Health, and Dental centers. "No one will have to get out of their vehicles, and all parents have to do is drive to the designated area and receive the supplies."

Some other area agencies will participate in handing out back-to-school items, including CAA's Head Start and Columbiana County Child Support. CAA's Community Services, CARTS and administrative agencies also are taking part by donating supplies in each drawstring bag being distributed.