Sen. Parker distributes 2,000 backpacks to students
By Tangerine Clarke
Despite, students have not
been given the go ahead to
return to the classroom due
to the on going COVID-19
pandemic, they nevertheless,
equipped themselves with the
necessary tools for learning,
thanks to Senator Kevin Park
who distributed 2,000 backpacks
at his 13th Annual HarvestFest
Back-To-School Giveaway,
to start the new school
year.
The Thursday, Aug. 28 event
was held at Senator Parker’s
Brooklyn District Office, and
the Vanderveer Park United
Methodist Church. The distribution
continued the following
day at the Flatbush YMCA
and Madison Square Boys &
Girls Club.
The COVID-19 restrictions
prevented the annual day of
family fun and entertainment,
held at Paerdegat Park in Flatbush,
and caused the giveaway
to be split into a two-day event
at smaller locations in the 21st
District to properly observe
social distancing rules.
“We’re dealing with a global
pandemic and a high level of
uncertainty in our everyday
lives,” stated Senator Parker,
adding, “People have lost their
jobs. Some are facing food insecurity,
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and for some, school is
starting very shortly.”
“As I help my constituents
through all of these issues, we
must continue to ensure that
our students are taken care of
as well. While I do not support
the rushed reopening of our
public schools, I still remain
steadfast in my duty to make
sure that our students are as
prepared as they can be no
matter what form their education
takes this school year,”
he said.
“As always, I am appreciative
of the support from our event
sponsors. Every year they take
the time to make sure our
kids have what they need to
be successful on their journeys
to their careers, and their
partnership with my office to
this end is invaluable,” said
Parker.
The politician thanked partners,
Spectrum, Student First
NY, Emblem, Target, Altice,
Consolidated Edison of New
York, AT&T, 5 Below, Cricket
Wireless, Cartridge Evolution,
the New York City Department
of Sanitation, and New Hope
Church for their commitment
Students with Sen. Kevin Parker display their backpacks from the 13th Annual HarvestFest
Back-To-School event. Solwazi Afi Olusola
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