TORRINGTON – According to a recent press release, Verizon is giving away free backpacks with school supplies at their Torrington location, Cellular Plus, on West Valley Road, on Saturday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to noon. 

“We are delighted to support our local community by providing students with new backpacks and essential school supplies,” president Adam Kimmet said in the release. “We hope this event eases some financial challenges for families. It’s incredibly rewarding to see children leave the store sporting a new backpack, and ready to start the school year with confidence.”

Backpacks and school supplies are free to the public and there is no purchase necessary to participate. Children must be accompanied by an adult and supplies are limited; the release explained. 

“The Verizon-Cellular Plus Backpack to School program is supported by contributions from employees, customers, and vendor partners. An internal employee donation drive was organized, and stores are also accepting donations from customers to assist as many families as possible. All donations stay within the local community, ensuring that each backpack donated at a specific location is given to a child in that area,” according to the the release.