Thomas Edison State University and Mercer Street Friends will host the Second Annual Back-to-School Readiness Fair on Saturday, Aug. 4, at 315 W. State St. in Trenton. During the event, which will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., backpacks, school supplies and food bags will be distributed. Vendors that will be participating include Isles, Inc.; Central Jersey Family Health Consortium; United Way of Greater Mercer County; NJ Family Care; Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County; Hyacinth; Boys and Girls Club of Mercer County; and the New Jersey State Library. This fair represents the University’s ongoing commitment to the Trenton community. Some of the free resources and information that will be available include lead free homes; maternal, mental health and wellness; health insurance eligibility review; and after school programs. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) assistance, tax preparation and more will also be provided. No registration is necessary for the Back-to-School Readiness Fair; however, all supplies and services are on a first-come, first-served basis.