Community Comes Together to Distribute Backpacks at Senator Weber’s Annual Backpack Giveaway

August 7, 2025

Senator Akilah Weber Pierson, M.D., who represents Senate District 39 in the California State Senate, hosted her Annual Backpack Giveaway and Family Resource Fair on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at KIPP Adelante Prep Academy in Southeast San Diego. The event provided free backpacks filled with school supplies to K-12 students, along with opportunity drawings including chances to win desktop computers from Computers 2 Kids. Additional resources included free kids' helmets, vision screenings, and over 20 community resource tables, with the fair starting at 9:30 a.

Who is affected

K-12 students and their families in Southeast San Diego
Hundreds of families who attended the event
Community members who accessed the resource tables

What action is being taken

Senator Weber Pierson is hosting the Annual Backpack Giveaway and Family Resource Fair
Volunteers are distributing free backpacks stuffed with school supplies
Organizations are providing free kids' helmets and vision screenings
Computers 2 Kids is offering desktop computers through opportunity drawings
Over 20 community organizations are providing resources at the fair

Why it matters

The event helps families prepare for the new school year by providing essential school supplies
It offers additional resources like free vision screenings and kids' helmets that support children's health and safety
The fair connects community members with over 20 resource providers in one location
The initiative supports education by ensuring students have necessary supplies

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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