NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven parents gathered at Hillhouse High School’s Bowen Field for the annual backpack giveaway Thursday afternoon as part of the New Haven Public Schools Back to School Rally.

A total of 2,000 free backpacks were distributed, each containing necessary back to school items such as notebooks, pencils and rulers. The backpacks are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Back to School backpack giveaway has been going in New Haven for more than 30 years.

Health screening was also offered as more than 50 local community organizations participated in the event in an effort to give New Haven students the tools they will need to succeed in the upcoming school year.

“Resources look different this year,” New Haven Public Schools Community Care Coordinat

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