Back to School Backpack Challenge

The Berkshire Eagle, Greylock Federal Credit Union, and other sponsors are pulling together to give out 1,000 backpacks to children in need this upcoming school season.

In addition to the giveaways, there will be free haircuts from 3-5, health checkups for the kids and financial tips for Mom and Dad. Bigg Daddy's Philly Steak House will also be serving up some finger foods during the event. Registration is not required. Backpacks will be given out on a first come, first serve basis.

Items that will be included in the backpack are:

Water bottle

Crayons

Safe-scissors

Ruler

Notebook

Regular pencils

Pencil sharpener

Glue stick

Tissues

Students in the following schools/districts and organizations will be

beneficiaries of this program:

Adams-Cheshire School District

Berkshire Children and Families

Berkshire DreamCenter

Berkshire Hills School District

BART Charter Public School

Boys & Girls Club of Pittsfield

Central Berkshire School District

Gladys Allen BrighamCommunity Center

Kidzone

Lee School District

Lenox School District

North Adams School District

Pittsfield School District

Southern Berkshire Regional School District

Tot Spot

Williamstown School District

YMCA

Berkshire County Head Start