How Atlanta-area teachers can get free school supplies

Atlanta-area teachers can get free school supplies at the 2016 Kroger teacher supply giveaway.

The event is Thursday, July 21 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Georgia International Convention Center (2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park) and the Infinite Energy Center (formerly known as the Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth).

Each teacher with a valid school ID will receive a reusable bag he or she can fill with school supplies including copier paper, tape, dry erase markers, tissues and hand sanitizer, while supplies last.