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Event Series: NJRC Back to School Backpack Donation Drive

NJRC Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway – Passaic County

August 20 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

New Jersey Reentry Corporation Presents

NJRC Passaic County Back-to-School Community Event

Join us for a family-friendly community event as we help students prepare for the new school year with free backpacks, school supplies, community resources, and fun activities.

Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location:
Paterson Museum, 2 Market Street, Paterson, NJ 07501

Event Highlights

  • Free backpacks and school supplies
  • Resource fair with community vendors
  • Information and giveaways
  • Fire safety education
  • Community policing activities
  • Fire truck on-site
  • Food and drinks
  • Iceys
  • Music and entertainment
  • Family-friendly activities and giveaways

Public Safety Activities

The Paterson Fire Department Public Education Division will provide fire safety education, while the Paterson Police Department will lead community policing activities. A fire truck will also be on-site for families to explore.

Proud Community Partners

  • Paterson Fire Department: Public Education Division
  • Paterson Police: Community Affairs Division
  • Bronze Heat: The International Association of Black Firefighters
  • Paterson Museum
  • Twin Rivers Recovery
  • Turning Point

Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Register to: Eventbrite Link

For More Information:

Jada Fulmore
jfulmore@njreentry.org
Text: 973-910-0149

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