700 Detroit kids shop for free clothes, supplies at Back 2 School Store

DETROIT – About 700 Detroit children spent their Sunday picking out clothes, toothbrushes and school supplies — all for free — ahead of the first day of classes.

The Back 2 School Store returned for its 13th year, organized by volunteers from the National Council of Jewish Women Michigan. The free store was set up like a mini mall — just for kids — giving them the rare chance to shop entirely on their own terms.

Kids take the lead

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