FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WFFT) — Round Room, a Verizon authorized retailer, is offering $3 million worth of free backpacks during its 13th annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event. This initiative aims to alleviate some financial pressure on families amid rising inflation and economic tariffs.
The giveaway will occur on Sunday, July 27, starting at 1 p.m. Families are encouraged to arrive early as lines are expected to form before the event begins.
Participating locations across Indiana and Ohio include Angola, Wabash, Auburn, Bluffton, Columbia City, Decatur, Fort Wayne, Huntington, Kendallville, New Haven, Portland, Richmond, and Van Wert. Each location will host family-friendly activities like dunk tanks and obstacle courses…