Malden Partnering With Local Family Resource Center For School Supply Giveaway

MALDEN, MA — Families can now register to receive free backpacks and school supplies through an upcoming back-to-school giveaway for local students.

The City of Malden is partnering with the Eliot Family Resource Center to host the giveaway on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Glendale Park, 50 Elm St. in Everett. According to organizers, the event is open to Malden families with children in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Registration is required in advance, and families are asked to provide information for each student who will receive supplies.

In addition to backpacks and school supplies, the event will feature community agencies offering information, resources, and additional supplies for families. Organizers said the giveaway is intended to help students prepare for the upcoming school year while connecting families with services available throughout the community.

The Eliot Family Resource Center, which serves Malden and several surrounding communities, provides free support services for families with children. The center offers assistance with education, housing, food access, youth programs, parenting support, and connections to other community resources. It also hosts workshops, family activities and referral services throughout the year.

Families interested in participating can register online before the event. Organizers said registration is required to receive backpacks and school supplies.

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