POTTSTOWN – Representatives from Kids in Need Foundation and Tri County Toyota visited Lincoln Elementary School on Wednesday to distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies.
The “Big Summer Giveback” program, run by the foundation and Toyota and in which 620 dealers nationwide are participating, is taking place for the third time this year.
A kindergarten student at Lincoln Elementary School gives his thumbs up for the new school supplies he received on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Santiago)
This second-grader at Lincoln Elementary has a big smile on his face when he hears he will be receiving new school supplies for the school year from the Kids in Need Foundation and Tri County Toyota on August 28, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Santiago)
“Wow, I got markers to use,” said this second-grader at Lincoln Elementary School on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Santiago)
This second-grader at Lincoln Elementary is excited to see his new school supplies at the Pottstown school on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Santiago)
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A kindergarten student at Lincoln Elementary School gives his thumbs up for the new school supplies he received on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. (Photo by Anthony Santiago)
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Over the past three years, the partnership has provided $3.75 million worth of materials, supporting 140,000 students.
This year, another 60,000 students, including those from Lincoln, will receive new backpacks full of school supplies.
Nearly 50 Toyota dealers have committed to donating $10,000 each to support underfunded schools.
