Today backpacks loaded with schools supplies will be given to Newark families that reside in the South and East Wards of the city.
Distributions will take place from 5 till 7 p.m. at Kretchmer Homes, Ludlow & Van Vechten, Nellie Grier, Uttermann Field, 18th Ave. & 17th St., and Stratford Place.
In the East Ward distributions will take place at Peace Playground (Pennsylvania & Thomas St.), Terrell Homes, Independence Park, Hyatt Court, and Pennington Court.
"Back-To-School Bus Tours" kicked-off yesterday by distributing backpacks and supplies to families in the West and North Wards.
In all, 5,000 backpacks are estimated to be distributed to Newark youth in each ward. The tours will continue throughout the holiday weekend.
The "Back-To-School Bus Tours" will conclude on Sunday, August 31 with "Newark Kids Rock! Back-To-School Extravaganza," held in Nat Turner Park at 246 18th Avenue.
The event will assist Newark families and children prepare for the 2014-2015 school year by providing free haircuts in addition to backpacks and school supplies.