Thousands of local kids will walk into school this fall with brand new backpacks, thanks to an incredible community effort at Boston University. Volunteers packed 45,000 backpacks full of essentials like notebooks and pencils, aiming to ease the burden for families struggling with rising costs. With school supply expenses topping $850 per child, this support means more than just supplies—it’s a message that every student matters. Cradles to Crayons is still seeking volunteers and donations to reach even more kids. How do you think these kinds of efforts shape our community? #Safety #Boston #BackToSchool