For the tenth time, TCC stores across the nation – including Verizon locations in Kearney and Excelsior Springs – will be handing out backpacks full of school supplies to help students prepare for the school year and parents reduce their supply spending. Participating stores will be donating backpacks between 1-4 p.m. on July 31 while supplies last.

Along with getting a backpack filled with school supplies, students can also be entered into a sweepstakes where they could win a $10,000 college scholarship through the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway's Big Impact.

Children in grades K-12 are eligible for entry and can be registered at their local stores during the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway event. Five scholarships in total will be awarded to randomly selected winners.

The TCC store in Kearney is located at 408 W. 6th Street (92 Hwy), and the Excelsior Spring location is 122 Corum Road.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this story