Multiple US Cities Host Large-Scale Backpack Giveaways for Students

Several communities across the United States are conducting backpack giveaways to support students heading back to school. In Fargo, North Dakota, the United Way of Cass-Clay distributed 6,500 backpacks filled with school supplies at the Fargodome, with distribution continuing over multiple days. Rochester, New Hampshire, celebrated its 25th annual National Night Out, including a backpack giveaway sponsored by Guyer Travel Network, which has provided over 4,500 backpacks in more than a decade, alongside other community-building activities. In Decatur, Alabama, two McDonald’s locations hosted giveaways distributing 200 backpacks each to students while supplies lasted. Sacramento held its third annual backpack giveaway at Northgate Park, organized by city officials, highlighting the community’s focus on key resources needed for the new school year. These events demonstrate strong local efforts to ensure students have essential supplies for their education.