Bronx Assemblyman George Alvarez distributes school supplies to thousands

New York State Assemblyman George Alvarez (D-78) hosted the fifth annual "Fordham in the Community" back-to-school festival in Poe Park, The Bronx, distributing school supplies to thousands of low-income families, including many Dominican residents. The event, held ahead of the September 10 school start, provided backpacks, notebooks, crayons, rulers, and other essentials to families from Kingsbridge Heights, Fordham, Bedford Park, Belmont, Fordham Manor, and parts of Bronx Park Source: hoydo.

The event

Alvarez emphasized the collaborative effort, stating, "Es nuestra quinta edición anual del evento y como representantes del D-78, nos enorgullece unirnos a la Universidad Fordham, a las organizaciones locales, a nuestros líderes comunitarios y a los residentes que continúan invirtiendo su tiempo y recursos en las familias de nuestro querido distrito" Source: elcaribedr. The festival also featured artistic performances and activities, offering opportunities for residents to connect with local service organizations Source: eldiado.

Context

The distribution occurs against the backdrop of New York City's public school system, which serves over 906,000 students across approximately 1,597 schools, with more than 81,000 teachers. Including charter and other programs, the system educates over one million students Source: hoydo. This initiative aims to alleviate the financial burden on families as they prepare for the new academic year.

All three sources report identical details, with no conflicting information. The event underscores ongoing community support efforts in the district.