CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 About 150 children from the Flour Bluff and West Oso school districts had JCPenney all to themselves Wednesday morning for a free two-hour back-to-school shopping spree.<\/p>\n
The annual event is organized by Corpus Christi Fish for Life, a faith-based nonprofit that sponsors at-risk youth from low-income families for the shopping spree each year.<\/p>\n
Piper Precious, president of Corpus Christi Fish for Life, said the experience makes a meaningful difference for the children who participate.<\/p>\n
“It’s absolute joy because there has been several students who have told me in the past that they normally get hand-me downs so for them to be able to pick out their own clothes, new clothes, go to school with a little bit of flair, a little bit of style, gives them the confidence that they need to have a successful year,” Precious said.<\/p>\n
Corpus Christi Fish for Life has sponsored the free back-to-school shopping spree since 2009. The event is made possible through the organization’s partnership with JCPenney, private donations, and community sponsors.<\/p>\n
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