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HOSA Fund To Host 6th Annual Back To School Bash & Backpack Giveaway

The fund will distribute a minimum of 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students, according to officials.

FREEHOLD, NJ — The HOSA Fund will host its sixth annual Back to School Bash & Backpack Giveaway on August 24.

The event will take place at Bethel Ame Church and run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

During the giveaway, the HOSA Fund will distribute a minimum of 500 backpacks filled with school supplies for local students.

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The event will feature food, games and entertainment, according to officials, as well as be staffed by local community leaders, volunteers and organizational partners.

Chaperoned groups of children from other organizations are also welcome to attend.

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To sponsor, donate, or volunteer, you can text BASH24 to 44-321.

For more information, you can visit the HOSA Fund website.

Bethel Ame Church is located at 3 Waterworks Rd, Freehold.

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