MALONE, N.Y. (ABC22/FOX44) - Parents and others worried about getting school supplies as the end of summer draws near will be happy to know that organizations ranging from local to state-wide have their back.

On Thursday, August 14, Malone kids will be getting free clothing, backpacks, and school supplies in an event at Malone Middle School. Though the event is held at the middle school, kids from preschool to 12th grade will be able to show up between 12:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Energy company National Grid is one of the sponsors of the event in Malone, which is one of many throughout the state. Throughout New York as a whole, National Grid says it's providing backpacks to more than 20,000 children.

"Great things can happen when students feel good about themselves and are ready to learn, and w

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