# Rhode Island Packs 15K Backpacks for Kids | Providence News

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Podcast: [Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/providence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7606668)
Published: 2026-07-18T03:44:03+00:00
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Dozens of Rhode Island volunteers stuffed 15,000 backpacks with 80,000 school supplies at the 27th annual Back to School Bash—aimed at easing financial stress for families. Governor McKee joined the event, highlighting 21 new learning centers opening this year to support year-round education. Free backpacks will be distributed at 12 locations statewide on August 15th—mark your calendar to help kids start the school year ready to learn. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2975fd862539184e

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