Publix Sports Park, Coastal Waste and Recycling, and United Way of Northwest Florida are partnering to host a Youth Sports Equipment Swap Meet and Community Day on May 20 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Publix Sports Park.
Families are invited to attend the Youth Sports Equipment Swap Meet to claim gently used sports equipment. Attendees can also receive free sports physicals from Pancare, enjoy inflatable obstacles, and participate in other fun family activities provided by local community organizations. The first 200 attendees will receive swag bags courtesy of Coastal Waste and Recycling.
“Our Panama City Beach Division is actively involved in the community; our sponsorship of Publix Sports Park has opened doors to building relationships with other industries through this event. The goal is to support our future leaders on the fields with recycled sports equipment at no cost to them. Shaping a sustainable future, that’s what we do,” said Christine Busch, Area Sales Director, Coastal Waste & Recycling, Inc.
“We are excited to offer this event to our community and provide families with the opportunity to find affordable sports equipment for their children,” said Gina Littleton, CEO at United Way of Northwest Florida. “We hope that by hosting this event, we can make it easier for families to access the necessary equipment and resources for their children to participate in sports and lead healthy, active lifestyles.”
Used sports equipment donations are currently being accepted at the nine area Regions Bank locations, Culver’s, and over 20 other locations in the Bay County Area. Recommended items to donate include cleats, balls, uniforms, equipment, etc. All proceeds will go to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Bay County.
The event is open to all families in the area and will be held at Publix Sports Park located at 50 Chip Seal Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32407. There is no admission fee to get into the Youth Sports Equipment Swap Meet. For more information, please contact Brittany Tucker with United Way of Northwest Florida at (801) 309-4092.
