The Lyerly Fire Department is asking for community support as it prepares for its annual Back-to-School Bash, which provides free school supplies and book bags to local students.

The department will host a fundraiser on Saturday, June 27, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Lyerly Fire Department.

The event will feature a car wash with a suggested donation of $10 as well as barbecue sales to help raise money for the school supply giveaway. Organizers say the fundraiser plays an important role in helping ensure local children have the supplies they need for the upcoming school year.

Barbecue plates will be available for $8 and barbecue sandwiches will be sold for $5. In addition, the department is accepting pre-orders for a $40 barbecue kit that includes a smoked Boston butt, a bottle of barbecue sauce, and a 16-pack of buns.

The fire department is also collecting school supply donations. Items such as notebooks, crayons, pencils, backpacks, and other classroom necessities may be dropped off at Lyerly City Hall or the Lyerly Fire Department garage.

Anyone interested in placing a barbecue kit pre-order can contact Breanna at 706-584-0974.

Fire department officials say they appreciate the community’s support and hope the fundraiser will help make this year’s Back-to-School Bash a success for local students and families.