BERRIEN COUNTY, Mich. -- Berrien Community Foundation (BCF) is ready to provide more than 2,700 backpacks to students across Berrien County.

On August 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Dwight P. Mitchell City Center Park in downtown Benton Harbor, families with K-12 students who live within the 49022-ZIP Code may receive backpacks and learn more about resources available in their community.

This is part of their annual Backpacks for Good program that gets students ready when heading back to class.

"Between sports gear, school supplies and the mystery of how kids grow two sizes every summer, back-to-school costs can add up fast," said BCF President Lisa Cripps-Downey.

She continues on to say, "by providing backpacks full of school supplies, we can help families focus less on the price tag and more on helping their child walk into the classroom confident, prepared and ready for a great year.”

No registration is required

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