NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 1, 2026Miami-Dade
Miami Gardens Community Backpack Drive Provides School Supplies
Unity on the Bay held its annual event in Miami Gardens to distribute free backpacks and school supplies to local students. The event also included recreational activities for families preparing for the upcoming school year.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The event provides physical school supplies to thousands of children in Miami Gardens, reducing out-of-pocket costs for families ahead of the new school year.
Key Facts
- Unity on the Bay hosted an annual Community Backpack Drive in Miami Gardens.
- The event provided free backpacks and school supplies to thousands of children.
- The event included a day of recreational activities for participating families.
Who's Mentioned
organizationPridelines“A nonprofit partner that joined the effort.”organizationTouching Miami with Love“A nonprofit partner operating in Overtown and Homestead.”organizationUnity on the Bay“The primary organizer of the annual backpack drive.”locationMiami Gardens“The location where the backpack drive took place.”location17800 Northwest 25th Avenue“The site where the backpack drive event was held.”organizationBoys & Girls Club of Miami Gardens“A nonprofit partner that participated in the event.”