Bronx families can pick up a free backpack this Saturday, September 26, at a community event hosted by United Charter High Schools. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at the UCHS Jane Addams Campus, located at 900 Tinton Avenue in the Bronx.
Families can stop by for free backpacks, music and snacks, with no registration required.
The details
UCHS will give away 200 backpacks on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. Children must be present to receive a backpack. The giveaway is open to families and community members, with backpacks available for Pre-K through 8th grade students.
When: Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: UCHS Jane Addams Campus
Address: 900 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456
Cost: Free
Registration: Not required
Backpacks: 200 available, first come, first served
Students: Pre-K through 8th grade
Important: Children must be present to receive a backpack.
United Charter High Schools is a network of seven public charter high schools serving students in the Bronx, Queens and Brooklyn. The schools focus on college and career preparation, critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and scientific inquiry.