14 Aug Free Backpacks & School Supplies from NYRP

Back-to-school just got easier: the New York Restoration Project (NYRP) is giving away free backpacks filled with school supplies at community gardens across the city this August. Perfect for families who want to start the year strong without the extra spend.

Upcoming Dates & Locations:

Sat, Aug 16 – Glover Street Community Garden (Castle Hill, The Bronx)
Sun, Aug 17 – 50 Cent Community Garden (Jamaica, Queens)
Fri, Aug 22 – Essex Street Community Garden (Cypress Hills, Brooklyn)
Sat, Aug 23 – McLeod’s Community Garden (Brownsville, Brooklyn)
Sat, Aug 23 – Los Amigos Community Garden (East Harlem, Manhattan)
Fri, Aug 29 – Bed-Stuy Community Garden (Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn)
Sat, Aug 30 – Target Bronx Community Garden (Highbridge, The Bronx)
Sat, Aug 30 – Creston Avenue Playground (Fordham, The Bronx)
Sun, Aug 31 – Eastchester Road Community Garden (Eastchester, The Bronx)

What You Get

• A free backpack
• School supplies

Good to Know

• While supplies last (arrive early).
• Children must be present to receive supplies.

For the latest info and any new dates, visit NYRP’s official page.