NJRC Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway – Passaic County
New Jersey Reentry Corporation Presents
Passaic County Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Join us for a fun-filled community event as we help students prepare for the new school year with free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.
Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, NJ
Event Highlights
- Free backpacks and school supplies
- Free hot dogs, hamburgers, and ice cream
- Family-friendly activities and entertainment
- Community policing activities and giveaways
- House fire simulation demonstration
- Paterson Museum open to the public
- 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 on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
For More Information:
Jada Fulmore
jfulmore@njreentry.org
Text: 973-910-0149
Please scan the QR code to RSVP.
Register to: Eventbrite Link
Hosted in partnership with the Paterson Museum, Turning Point, Twin Rivers Recovery, the Paterson Police Department, the Paterson Fire Department, and other community partners to help students start the school year ready to learn.