Annual Morley Backpack Brigade Set for Wednesday

Morley Elementary School students will trek to Town Hall for the 7th annual Morley Backpack Brigade on Wednesday, June 10 (rain date: June 15).

Children from all grade levels, as well as staff and families, will be escorted by local police and firefighters as they parade 1.2 miles carrying new donated backpacks filled with school supplies.

Students will leave Morley School, 77 Bretton Road, at about 9 a.m. and will arrive at Town Hall, 50 South Main Street, at about 9:30-9:40 a.m. The students will file into the Auditorium with backpacks and school supplies for a short ceremony. The event will conclude around 10:10 am.

The event supports The Town That Cares’ Back-to-School Program, which provides new backpacks, school supplies, and gift cards to West Hartford students in need.

In August, the Department of Human & Leisure Services hosts a series of Back-to-School events for eligible families, inviting them to select backpacks and supplies to fit their needs for the coming year.

The Back-to-School events have grown significantly over the years, with 2014 seeing the highest number of registrants — more than 650 local students.

Last year, Morley donated more than 300 backpacks and hundreds of school supplies to kick off the start of the program.

The Back-to-School Program is made possible through generous community support and partnerships. If you would like more information about how to help, or if you are in need of assistance, contact the Department of Human & Leisure Services at 860-561-7561.