CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Church Unlimited Westside Missions held its annual backpack and school supplies giveaway Wednesday morning at its site on Mueller Street.<\/p>\n
The church says it holds the event so kids feel like they have everything they need for the start of school and so parents feel supported.<\/p>\n
1,000 backpacks were given away, and each one was packed with supplies.<\/p>\n
Kat Rosales, pastor of local missions for Church Unlimited, said the backpacks were filled with more than just school essentials.<\/p>\n
“In those backpacks is snacks, to start off the school year, school supplies and we also have a 21-day prayer challenge for parents. We’re meeting all their different needs, all the needs that they have,” Rosales said.<\/p>\n
Gene, who received supplies at the event, said the giveaway made a difference for his family.<\/p>\n
“It helps us out definitely, considering we end up not being able to get food stamps for a while. But, yeah, it helps us out,” Gene said.<\/p>\n
Every Wednesday, Church Unlimited offers free haircuts and gives away food, clothes, and hygiene products.<\/p>\n
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