NJRC Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway – Essex County
August 18 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
New Jersey Reentry Corporation Presents
Essex County Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Join us as we help students prepare for a successful school year with free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
NJRC Newark Site
936–938 Bergen Street, Newark, NJ
Event Highlights
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Free hot dogs and ice cream
- Family-friendly activities
- Participation by local police and fire departments
- Opportunity to explore a fire truck (where available)
School Supplies Include:
- Backpacks
- Notebooks
- Pencils
- Pens
- Crayons
- Folders
- And more
Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed while supplies last.
For More Information:
Jennifer Pena
jpena@njreentry.org
973-982-6888
Please scan the QR code to RSVP.
Register to: Eventbrite Link
Special thanks to our community partners for supporting our students and helping them start the school year ready to learn.