Free backpacks, supplies, haircuts: Newark groups host back-to-school giveaways

As Newark families prepare for the school year, they're facing steeper costs—school supplies are running eight percent more expensive than last year, per Chalkbeat. But across the city, churches, nonprofits, and leaders are stepping up with free backpacks, supplies, haircuts, and uniforms. From mid-August through early September, Newark is hosting dozens of giveaway events reaching every ward, helping families bridge that budget gap before classes begin.

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