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Pichardo sponsors Back-to-School backpack giveaway, August 11

August 10, 2017 6:29 PM·

Free Backpacks Giveaway

Assemblyman Pichardo hosts community backpack giveaway

Assemblyman Victor M. Pichardo (D-Bronx) will join Bronx Council Member Ritchie Torres and Sen. Gustavo Rivera (D-Bronx) on August 11 to host a family fun event and provide free backpacks to school-age children. The backpacks, provided by community sponsors, will be given out while supplies last.

Representatives from the following organizations will also be present at the event: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Mercy College, Morris Heights Health Center, Union Community Health Center and VIP Community Services.

WHAT: A Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

WHEN: Friday, August 11, 2017 from 2 – 5 p.m.

WHERE: Tremont Park (On the corner of E. Tremont and Arthur Avenues)

For more information, call 718-933-6909.

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