Sparklight Offers Free Backpacks and School Supplies to Help K-12 Families in Need
BILOXI, Miss. (July 30, 2025) – Sparklight® is helping families in need gear up for school by providing 400 free backpacks filled with essential back-to-school items at its retail offices across the Gulf Coast. Supplies align with K-12 supply lists to help ensure every student has the tools needed for a successful start to the new school year.
Starting Aug. 4, 100 filled backpacks will be available at each of the following Sparklight locations:
- 786 Dr. Martin Luther King Junior Blvd., Biloxi
- 12261 Hwy. 49, Ste. 8, Gulfport
- 19201 Pineville Rd., Long Beach
- 5100 Macphelah Rd., Pascagoula
Backpacks will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis, with one backpack provided per K-12 student while supplies last. Locations are open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. All community residents with children in local schools are eligible. Please bring proof of student enrollment.
“At Sparklight, we believe every child deserves a strong start to the school year,” said Charlie Oakes, Sparklight Senior Regional Director, Gulf Coast. “Helping ease the financial burden of back-to-school season is one small way we can help make a meaningful difference for students.”
With internet connectivity crucial for school and work, Sparklight is also helping individuals and families in need stay connected with Lift Internet. The $29.95/monthly plan includes free installation, a free modem, no credit check and no contract required for those who qualify through federal assistance programs.
To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet services, charitable giving and career opportunities, visit www.sparklight.com and follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X.
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Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight® and the associated Cable One family of brands, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity — we're transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.
Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.