Free Back-To-School Giveaway This Saturday in East Flatbush

EAST FLATBUSH, BROOKLYN — A free back-to-school giveaway will take place this Saturday in East Flatbush's Paerdegat Park, located at the intersection of Farragut Road and Albany Avenue.

The event, which runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., is being sponsored by State Senator Kevin Parker, whose district includes most of East Flatbush.

According to Parker's staff, one backpack will be handed out to each child, filled with pens, pencils, notebooks, and loose-leaf paper. The even twill also feature free food, music, a Zumba class courtesy of the YMCA, cultural performances, and information about youth programs and college preparedness.

We have reached out to Sen. Parker's office for more information, and we'll update this post when we receive it.

Picture at top courtesy of Tim Taylor/Flickr