The Ortiz Family will be hosting the fifth annual “Help Kids Thrive Back to School” Drive Giveaway on Saturday August 23, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wooster’s Grove in Walden, located at 89 East Main Street, Walden, N.Y., 12586.
There will be backpacks loaded with school supplies, pizza, ice cream, beverages, books, face painting, free haircuts, and snacks. Supplies are first come, first serve.
There is a set number of backpacks for elementary, middle school and high school students. All backpacks are packed specifically for each grade. Students under the age of 14 must be accompanied by their parents/guardians and students must be present to receive a backpack.