With one month left until the school year, here\u2019s where to find free school supplies in Brooklyn. \n<\/p>\n
Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang\u2019s Supply Giveaway<\/p>\n
WHERE: Outside Assemblyman Colton\u2019s office, 155 Kings Highway<\/p>\n
WHEN: Monday, August 10, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm<\/p>\n
District 47 Assemblyman William Colton and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang will be holding a school supply giveaway in conjunction with\u00a0Halal Food Connection<\/a>. Backpacks, pencils and pencil cases will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be present to receive supplies. WHERE: Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.<\/p>\n WHEN: Tuesday, August 11, from 11am to 1pm<\/p>\n Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery are distributing nearly 1,000 backpacks in the Bronx and Brooklyn.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: Bushwick Playground, Putnam Ave. between Knickerbocker and Irving Avenues<\/p>\n WHEN: Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4pm<\/p>\n New York State of Mind community organization is hosting a Back 2 School Bonanza, distributing school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will feature themed activities and appearances by Superman, Supergirl and Captain America.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: Tropical Paradise Ballroom, 1367 Utica Ave<\/p>\n WHEN: Sunday, August 16, from 1 to 5pm<\/p>\n Brooklyn Musician\u00a0Lyrikal<\/a> is partnering with\u00a0Caribbean American Center<\/a> to give away free backpacks and supplies, and will host music and games.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: Canarsie Park at East 88th St. Entrance<\/p>\n WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4pm<\/p>\n New York City School District 19 is hosting a free fun day and giveaway in Canarsie Park for students ages 4-14. Students must be present to receive supplies.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: Essex St. Community Garden<\/p>\n WHEN: Friday, August 21, from 12 to 2pm<\/p>\n Free backpack and supply giveaway while supplies last. Students must be present to receive supplies. Registration is offered.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: Parking lot of M&T Bank, 2664 Atlantic Ave.<\/p>\n WHEN: Saturday, August 22, from 12 to 4pm<\/p>\n Free food, drinks and music for families as well as back-to-school supplies. Registration is open until August 14, and is required for the event, along with submission of uniform sizes. Register by contacting Ms\/ Dixon at 718-647-3270, Dr. Colimon at 917-684-9034, or emailing your child\u2019s information to [email\u00a0protected]<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n WHERE: McLeod\u2019s Community Garden<\/p>\n WHEN: Saturday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30pm<\/p>\n Free backpack and supply giveaway while supplies last. Students must be present to receive supplies. Registration is offered.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n
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