Wilmington business offers free school supplies over weekend 

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) – With back-to-school just weeks away, a Wilmington business offered free school supplies for area students.  

 TRU Colors Brewery, on Saturday, gave out free food and refreshments which included hotdogs and cotton candy.

A table of backpacks filled with school supplies were up for grabs for everyone that came to the event.

The company hires active gang members and teaches them to turn their street skills into business skills.
They offer classes in life skills, business skills, and leadership, their mission is to provide opportunity that in turn decreases street violence. 

Event Manager Beez Smith said, they want to help better the community. 

“The parents came out, and it was a good feeling being that people came into the tap room being that we just opened,” he said.  “The parents hung out in the taproom, while the kids hung outside with us, so it was great for both of us. 

“It felt good to see the kids come out and enjoying themselves, and get some stuff to go back-to-school,” he said. “We really encourage kids going back-to-school.” 

Smith said look out for other kid friendly events planned for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.