(La Porte, IN) - Thursday is the back-to-school rally for La Porte School Corporation students.

 

Carey Garwood, with Bethany Lutheran Church, is one of the organizers. "This is huge, tons of vendors come," she said. "They give away items for kids to go back to school, fully stocked and all free. The food is free from Domino's Pizza. Bethany Church does some water and snacks." American Licorice provides the fully-stuffed backpacks for La Porte students of all ages.

 

Other sponsors include La Porte Community Federal Credit Union, HealthLink, Surf Internet, Kabelin Rental, and the Kiwanis Club of La Porte. Rock 106.5 will be broadcasting live from the event.

 

The giveaway will take place at La Porte High School’s Tenth Street Field. The event is open to everyone from 3-5 pm. If you pre-register, you can get in at 2 pm.

 

Children must be present to pick up a backpack. Organizers are expecting a turnout of about 2,000 kids.

 

You can beat the crowds by pre-registering at rocktheblocklaporte.com