YAKIMA, Wash. -- Parents were given a head start on back to school shoppin, as thousands of free backpacks full of supplies were handed out Saturday.
A total of 5,000 backpacks were given to families at the MorningStar Church in Yakima.
Some people got in line as early as 4:30 a.m. Saturday to get their hands on free supplies. Many Parents say the extra help is critical.
"There's a lot of people who don't have the privilege to be able to give their kids, you know, that are going through hardship right now and it really helps a lot!" said Maranda Davis, who waited in line for a backpack.
Money for all the free things came from church members and community donations.
This is the second year in a row the MorningStar church has put on the event.
Last year, organizers supplied 1,500 backpacks and ran out in 20 minutes.
A total of 5,000 backpacks were given to families at the MorningStar Church in Yakima.
Some people got in line as early as 4:30 a.m. Saturday to get their hands on free supplies. Many Parents say the extra help is critical.
"There's a lot of people who don't have the privilege to be able to give their kids, you know, that are going through hardship right now and it really helps a lot!" said Maranda Davis, who waited in line for a backpack.
Money for all the free things came from church members and community donations.
This is the second year in a row the MorningStar church has put on the event.
Last year, organizers supplied 1,500 backpacks and ran out in 20 minutes.