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.