{"id":6579,"date":"2025-08-15T10:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T14:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/east-new-york-kids-get-ready-to-learn-with-support-from-lucas-jeffries\/"},"modified":"2025-08-15T11:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T15:30:35","slug":"east-new-york-kids-get-ready-to-learn-with-support-from-lucas-jeffries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/nyceducationnews\/east-new-york-kids-get-ready-to-learn-with-support-from-lucas-jeffries\/","title":{"rendered":"East New York Kids Get Ready to Learn with Support from Lucas & Jeffries"},"content":{"rendered":"

NYS Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas<\/a> of the 60th Assembly District, alongside Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, will present the Annual Back-to-School Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 11 AM to 6 PM. The event will take place on Vermont Street between Linden Boulevard and Stanley Avenue, by Linden Park.<\/p>\n

Attendees at this family-centered event can enjoy free book bags, supplies, meals, haircuts, and hair braiding (please arrive with clean hair), plus bouncy houses and complimentary health screenings.<\/p>\n

A highlight for this year includes the \u201cSummer Sip Down: Sweet Tea vs. Lemonade\u201d contest, offering a refreshing activity as families gear up for the school year.<\/p>\n

This giveaway is co-hosted by District Leader Michael Rosendary and Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, together with community partners and sponsors invested in assisting local families.<\/p>\n

Event Information:<\/h2>\n

– What: Annual Back-to-School Bookbag & School Supply Giveaway
\n– When: Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 11 AM \u2013 6 PM
\n– Where: Vermont Street (between Linden Blvd & Stanley Ave), near Linden Park in East New York, Brooklyn
\n– Hosts: Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas & Congressman Hakeem Jeffries
\n– Special Guests: Michael Rosendary & Eric Gonzalez
\n– Activities: Free food, book bags, school supplies, haircuts, hair braiding, bouncy houses, health screenings, plus a Sweet Tea vs. Lemonade challenge<\/p>\n

Local organizations such as Fusion East, New Wave Dance, The Campaign Against Hunger, Brooklyn Blend, and additional partners make this event possible.<\/p>\n

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas shared, \u201cWe want every child to return to school confident, knowing their community supports them. This event is about more than just supplies\u2014it\u2019s about encouragement and unity.\u201d<\/p>\n

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