Salisbury, MD - Families can get ready for the upcoming school year at Fresh Start: A Wicomico County Back to School Event.Fresh Start will be held Saturday, Aug. 26, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Wicomico Civic Center. The free event is a collaborative effort between numerous Wicomico County organizations.The Fresh Start event, with all the area partnerships and sponsors, is one that is extremely important for Wicomico County families, says Paul Butler, Wicomico Public Schools Director of Communications. It's instrumental in getting thousands of our students prepared to take on the new school year.Children entering kindergarten and up can receive a free backpack and several essential school supplies. Free haircuts and family activities will be available as well.This event is first come, first served. No registration is necessary."We are thrilled with the continued community support Fresh Start has received," said James Simmons, recreation superintendent for Wicomico County Rec & Parks. "Through collaboration, we can make a deeper impact and help set our youth up for success."Partners for this event include:Rotary Club of SalisburySalisbury Sunrise Rotary ClubRotary Club of Wicomico CountyWicomico County Public SchoolsTidal HealthFade 4 The GradeMizzle House FoundationExtraordinary League of GentlemenGoliath's GearOptimist Club of SalisburyCommunity Foundation of the Eastern ShoreAetnaWicomico County Education FoundationWellpointWicomico County Friends of Recreation & ParksWicomico County Recreation, Parks & TourismAnyone interested in making donations to this event can contact Simmons at 410-548-4900 x114 or jsimmons@wicomicocounty.org.© Eastern Shore Undercover LLC TM/SM. All Rights Reserved.