Free School Supplies & Fun at Rock the Block 3 Community Event

Rock the Block 3 is a free family event happening on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM at Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church in southwest Houston. This community celebration gives away free school supplies to help families get ready for the new school year. Kids ages 1-16 can get free snow cones, and everyone can enjoy fun activities like a game truck, water slide, and prizes. Children must be there in person to get school supplies. The event is hosted by Almeda Plaza Missionary Baptist Church and their food pantry, with help from Houston Texans player Nico Collins and The Chosen Foundation. Food and drinks will be sold at the event. This gathering helps neighbors connect, builds trust in the community, and makes sure families have what they need for school. It shows how churches and local groups can work together to support their neighborhoods and create fun, safe spaces where everyone belongs.

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