FCA students receive record donation of 370 backpacks [Video]

NORWALK, Conn. — Corporate and community partners have teamed up to donate a record 370 filled, high-quality backpacks to students in programs ran by the Family & Children’s Agency in Norwalk, according to an FCA release.

FCA said the bags are being given to students in its Early Childhood Home Visiting, Foster Care, ASPIRE after-school, Adoption, DCF Involved Family Support and Housing Retention programs.

The release notes that each backpack was tailored to the age of the recipient and filled with important school supplies such as crayons, pencils, pens, spiral notebooks, folders, pencil cases, scissors and scientific calculators.

According to FCA, the backpacks are durable and should last for multiple school years. FCA also hopes the backpacks will make the students feel confident and excited about their supplies and the process of returning to school.

A diverse group of donors …