Families preparing for the upcoming school year will have an opportunity to receive free school supplies this weekend as Round Room, LLC, a Verizon authorized retailer, hosts its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Now in its 14th year, the nationwide event will distribute an estimated $3 million worth of free backpacks to students across the country. The giveaway is designed to help ease the financial burden many families face during the back-to-school shopping season.
The giveaway will take place on July 26, beginning at 1 p.m. Officials expect lines to form before the event starts as hundreds of families are anticipated to participate…