Backpacks and Community Spirit: Newark Celebration Helps Students Get Ready for School
A community gathering at the Patio on Sussex combined backpacks and school supplies with food, music and family activities, highlighting the practical role of neighborhood support at the start of the school year.
NEWARK, NJ — Children received backpacks filled with school supplies during a back-to-school celebration at the Patio on Sussex on Saturday, September 12, 2026, bringing families together for a day of food, music, games, and community support.
According to a post shared by Luis A. Quintana’s campaign Facebook page, the gathering combined activities for children with practical help as they began the school year.
The post thanked everyone who contributed to the event and supported local children and families, emphasizing a shared goal: helping students return to school ready to learn and succeed.
Photos shared from the celebration show colorful backpacks arranged for distribution and attendees gathered at the outdoor venue, decorated with oversized crayons.
With school supplies at the heart of the celebration, the event offered a simple reminder of the difference neighbors can make when they come together to support young learners.
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