nbCC to Host 11th Annual “Back-Packed for Success”

A back-to-school event featuring free backpacks with school supplies.

NORTH ADAMS, MA - The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition (nbCC) is hosting its 11th annual back-to-school event for kids entering K through 12th grade for local northern Berkshire students. Students will receive a free backpack to fill with school supplies. The deadline for families to register is Friday, August 4th at 4:00pm.

The event for families living in Florida & Savoy will be located at Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida on Tuesday, August 15 from 5:00 to 6:00pm.

The event for families living in Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, & Cheshire will be located at Terra Nova community space, 85 Main Street, North Adams on Thursday, August 17 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm.

This event requires pre-registration to ensure there are enough backpacks and supplies ready for each child, as supplies are limited. Families can register online at: https://bit.ly/nbcc_back-packed  or by contacting nbCC's Family Resource Center at (413) 663-7588 through Friday, August 4th to register. 

For more information, contact Nancy Kennedy, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition at (413) 663-7588.

Calendar listing:

nbCC's Back-Packed for Success - Williamstown, North Adams, Clarksburg, Adams, & Cheshire

Thursday, August 17

1:00pm to 3:00pm.

Terra Nova, 85 Main Street, North Adams

nbCC's Back-Packed for Success - Florida & Savoy

Tuesday, August 15

5:00 to 6:00pm.

Gabriel Abbott Memorial School, 56 North County Road, Florida

The Northern Berkshire Community Coalition is dedicated to empowering the Northern Berkshire region to enhance the quality of life through our efforts at connecting, convening, and supporting all facets of the community. The Coalition places particular emphasis on strengthening neighborhoods and community life; preventing youth alcohol/substance abuse; helping families to be strong and resilient; fostering economic development; promoting health and wellness; supporting positive youth development and building bridges between residents and service agencies. nbCC is a member agency of the Northern Berkshire United Way and Williamstown Community Chest. For more information, visit www.nbccoalition.org.