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Since the beginning of August, News 3, in partnership with ForKids and Southern Bank, have collected more than 700 backpacks for local kids in need as they head back to school.
Making sure no student goes hungry in our community, volunteers gathered at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center Friday for Second Harvest of the Big Bend's Backpack Blitz.
Prices for food, gas and utility bills are increasing, as is the cost of going back to school.