Be Kind: Foundation distributes free backpacks to students in Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey (WABC) -- Some students in New Jersey are starting off the school year with all the essential supplies thanks to the kindness of a charitable organization.

The Kids in Need Foundation distributed backpacks Thursday morning to students in Jersey City.

It's part of the non-profit's effort with Comcast to provide free school supplies to 2,800 children in six US cities.

As part of that mission, 450 students in Jersey City received backpacks free.

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