Non-Profit Arm Of Company Stuff 12,000 Backpacks With School Supplies For New Haven-Area Students

NEW HAVEN, CT — Friday, 12,000 fully equipped back-to-school backpacks will be given to kids in the New Haven area, the AF Foundation and SNK Petroleum announced.

The goal of the yearly Back-to-School Drive is to give local students the supplies they need for a successful academic year.

The event will take place Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Conte West Hills Magnet School, 511 Chapel
St. Each backpack will be stocked with necessary educational supplies so that every student enters the classroom prepared and self-assured, it was noted in a news release.

"We are thrilled to continue this tradition and support our community's students," said Ali Kirmani,
CEO and President of SNK. "Having been through similar circumstances myself, I know firsthand
the impact that basic resources can have on a child's future. It is deeply fulfilling to be able to give
back and help others achieve their dreams, just as I have been fortunate to do.”

The AF Foundation and SNK Petroleum invite families and community members to attend the event
and celebrate the spirit of giving back. This initiative underscores their commitment to making a
positive impact on the communities they serve.