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Verizon retailer holds 12th annual backpack giveaway

    • CBS 17 file photo - In addition to items students will use in school, they also need a backpack that has space for things such as a phone, keys, headphones, snacks and other personal must-haves. To fit these items plus have room for textbooks, look for a backpack with a large main compartment and multiple smaller interior and exterior pockets.

    PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Verizon authorized retailer, Round Room, LLC will hold it 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event Sunday.

    Round Room hopes to lessen the financial burden on families by providing backpacks, one of the more expensive items on the back-to-school supply list.


    This year, clear backpacks will be available to meet the requirements of some school divisions around Hampton Roads.

    Lines are expected to form before the backpack giveaway begins at 1 p.m. at the following locations:

    The event will also include family-friendly activities.