Sacred Heart in San Jose giving away thousands of backpacks to children in need

Monday, July 1, 2019
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Parents can start signing up for their children to get a free backpack and school supplies.

Sacred Heart Community Service in San Jose gives away thousands of backpacks each year for its "Pack a Back" education campaign.
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The organization hopes to donate 3,300 next month.

In years past, parents would have to line up to register. But this year you can sign up online.
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Registration opens at 9 a.m. Monday.
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