Successful School Fest

SIKESTON — Several families came out for the annual School Fest school supplies giveaway organized by Spread Hope Now Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Malone Park in Sikeston. School supplies and jeans were handed out to local students.

Members of the Altrusa Club of Sikeston handed out free books to attendees of School Fest on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Malone Park in Sikeston. (Gina Williams/Standard Democrat)

A representative with Montgomery Bank hands out goody bags during School Fest Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Malone Park in Sikeston. (Gina Williams/Standard Democrat)

Families lined the sidewalks, moving from tent to tent for school supplies, during School Fest Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023, at Malone Park in Sikeston. (Gina Williams/Standard Democrat)