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Y's Operation Backpack underway

NORTH ATTLEBORO - The Hockomock Area YMCA’s Operation Backpack is underway to make sure students are help students in need get ready for the new school year.

New backpacks and supplies are requested now through August 9.

North TV visited the YMCA’s Hurley Family Branch Thursday to get the details from Associate Vice President of Social Action Services Caitlin Gibbs.

Click the video below to stream the interview.

Community members who would like to sponsor the Backpack Drive are asked to contact Patrick Murphy at 508-643-5262 or via email at patrickm@hockymca.org. Sponsorship packages begin at only $500.