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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Drive-thru backpack giveaway planned for Marion County students in need

Several agencies are working together to make sure Marion County children in need receive free backpacks and schools supplies.

The Marion County Children’s Alliance, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Inc. and the City of Ocala are partnering with Marion County Public Schools on the drive-thru event, which will take place Jan. 9 from 10 a.m.-noon at the Friends Recycling Center, located at 2350 N.W. 27th Ave. Children must remain in their vehicles to receive the backpacks and there will be no exceptions. No walk-ups will be allowed.

Those interesting in volunteering to help with the event should contact Monica Bryant at Monica@breakthesilenceonviolence.org. All volunteers must sign up in advance and masks will be required.