Verizon Hosts $3 Million Backpack Giveaway Across Multiple States

Verizon is hosting its 13th annual "School Rocks Backpack Giveaway" event nationwide, including multiple locations in Virginia and Illinois, offering $3 million worth of free backpacks filled with school supplies. The giveaway, organized by Verizon authorized retailer Round Room, LLC, aims to ease financial burdens for families facing inflation and economic tariffs as children prepare to return to school. The event begins at 1 p.m. on Sunday, with hundreds of families expected to line up before the start time to receive backpacks and participate in family-friendly activities such as dunk tanks and obstacle courses. This initiative provides an important opportunity for families who may have missed other back-to-school events to obtain essential supplies. Verizon and local retailers are committed to supporting communities in managing back-to-school expenses amid rising costs. The giveaway reflects ongoing efforts to address economic challenges impacting school spending.