Local IDEA Public Schools to give out hundreds of backpacks

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HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — IDEA Public Schools Rio Grande Valley will host three back-to-back free community backpack giveaways this month.

According to IDEA Public Schools, the first 500 children at each event will receive a backpack with school supplies.

The first giveaway will kick off on Saturday, July 12, at IDEA San Juan, 600 E. Sioux Rd.

A second giveaway will take place on Saturday, July 19, at IDEA La Joya, 725 E. Expressway 83.

The third and final giveaway will be on Saturday, July 26, at IDEA Sports Park,  6650 Old Alice Rd. in Brownsville.

All three giveaways will begin at noon and end at 2 p.m. at their respective location. Children are not required to be enrolled in IDEA Public Schools to participate in the backpack giveaway.

All children must be present with a guardian to receive a backpack.

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