Free backpack giveaway to be held this weekend

(WPLG)

MIAMI ā€“ King Jesus International Ministry is donating 400 new backpacks with school supplies as part of its Back 2 School Slam Backpack Giveaway.

The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 7, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Perrine Gardens Apartments Circle in Miami.

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The church is organizing and sponsoring the event, which will feature music, food, childrenā€™s activities and more. Itā€™s free and open to the public. Backpacks will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis until supplies last.

Perrine Gardens Apartments Circle is located at 10161 Circle Plaza West in Miami.

For more information, visit kingjesus.org/back2school.


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