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Palm Beach County volunteers pack 36,000 backpacks for students ahead of school year

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: T.A. Walker, as published by WPTV · July 7, 2026 · 1 min read

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In Palm Beach County, volunteers have packed a large number of backpacks for students. The total number of backpacks packed is 36,000. These backpacks are intended for distribution at schools that receive Title I funding, with 55 schools in the county set to receive them.

The distribution of backpacks is aimed at helping students start the school year with the basic necessities for the classroom. Further details about this effort can be found through local news sources, such as WPTV.

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Category: schools · Published: July 7, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

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Palm Beach County volunteers pack 36,000 backpacks for students ahead of school year

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