Corpus Christi - Cooling Kits Distributed Curbside
Press Release
CORPUS CHRISTI – Saturday, August 22, residents will receive a personal cooling misting fan, along with a fun at-home family activity, and a snow cone as part of Reliant Energy’s “Beat the Heat” Program cooling kits. These will be available through curbside pick-up at Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Drive, from 11 am to 12 pm.
For the past 11 years, Reliant has partnered with the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department to provide a safe way for Corpus Christi residents to stay cool during the hottest days of summer with its “Beat the Heat” Program.
Each week until August 29, 2020, Reliant and the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will provide a different personal mini cooling product, a fun at-home activity, and a cool snack to residents.
The curbside distribution schedule will continue Saturdays now through August 29, 2020, from 11 am to 12 pm at the designated locations. This week’s at-home activity varies by age group, to include play packs, coloring books, word finds, painting kits, games, puzzles, wood shop kits, or bolt building kits. A limited quantity of 200 kits will be given out; one kit per person; and, resident must be present to receive items.
Remaining Curbside Distribution Schedule
Saturdays from 11am–12pm, while supplies last
August 22 Lindale Senior Center, 3135 Swantner Drive
August 29 Oveal Williams Senior Center, 1414 Martin Luther King Drive
We also invite everyone to participate in virtual activities for play and fitness to be offered on the Parks & Recreation Facebook page. These are free and open to everyone.
For more information about the “Beat the Heat” program, call (361) 826-3460 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (click “Senior Services”).