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Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Council Member Robert Holden hosted his annual free backpack giveaway on Aug. 20.
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Holden hosts free back-to-school backpack giveaway in Maspeth

By Shane O’Brien
Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas poses with staff members and volunteers at the Corona backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas.
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González-Rojas announces distribution of more than 2,500 free backpacks in western Queens

By Shane O’Brien
Projekt NYC representatives at Wednesday's free backpack giveaway. Photo courtesy of Projekt NYC.
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NYPD Community Affairs partners with local nonprofits, distributes 250 free backpacks in Astoria

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Queens councilwoman hosts back to school backpack giveaway in Forest Hills

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