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Alachua County back-to-school rally distributes 5,000 backpacks to families

Community groups in Alachua County held the 27th annual Stop the Violence Back to School Rally, organized by People Against Violence Enterprises, offering free school supplies and safety resources to area families. Organizers distributed 5,000 backpacks filled with supplies on a first-come, first-served basis, with multiple local organizations participating to help ease the financial strain of the new school year.

Sources: WCJB TV20