It's back-to-school season and several organizations were working Saturday to ensure students are fully equipped with everything they need for a successful school year.
Over 2,000 participants pre-registered to attend the giveaway, and a total of 1,264 backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils and more were handed out to military families. The supplies were donated by YMCA members, local residents and organizations, and the Wildlight branch in Yulee had the most attendees with over 800 participants.
“Our credit union was founded 70 years ago with the desire to support military members and their families in their financial goals. Our commitment to those who serve our country is unchanged,” Gaspar said. “We continue to demonstrate that commitment through community partnerships, events and initiatives, and we share the First Coast YMCA and the Armed Services YMCA’s mission to strengthen and support local service members and their families.
“We generally spend four to $500 on school supplies with all the lists that they get from their schools and stuff. This helps with a good chunk because they go through backpacks every year. They go through a bunch of stuff every year and this always helps a great deal,” Herndon said. “I love spending time with veterans and any chance that I get to come out to a Wounded Warrior Project division is always a good time. We get to have some camaraderie.
The Jacksonville mayor’s Community Based Crime Reduction Program and New Town Success Zone also hosted a Back-to-School Bash in New Town on Saturday morning.
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