Fresh cuts and full backpacks: Delano students ready for school

Students received a wide range of supplies, including notebooks, pencils, stickers, and art materials at the annual Delano back-to-school event.

  • A back-to-school event in Delano offered free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts to help students prepare for the new school year.
  • Local barbers and hairstylists volunteered their services to help students feel confident on their first day of school.
  • The event created a joyful and energetic atmosphere, as families left feeling well-prepared for the school year.

From free backpacks and school supplies to fresh haircuts, a back-to-school event in Delano is drawing families from across the city, all hoping to help their kids start the school year strong.

Delano Councilman Salvador Solorio-Ruiz says the annual event has been growing for the past three to four years, each time expanding to meet the needs of more families.

“Ultimately, at the end of the day, we do this for our children, that’s it,” Solorio-Ruiz said. “For the children of Delano, because we care about them, we’re dedicated to them, and we’re dedicated to this community.”…

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