Senator Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Green Acres Mall donate backpacks to kids in need

Posted Friday, August 15, 2025 12:11 pm

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick joins community members to distribute backpacks filled with school supplies.

Photos courtesy office of Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

Backpacks filled with school supplies are prepared for distribution to children in need across the community.

By Angelina Zingariello

Senator Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who represents New York’s Ninth Senate District, including Valley Stream, partnered with Green Acres Mall to provide hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need before the start of the new school year.

“This time of year can be stressful for families, especially those facing financial challenges,” Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said. “Every child deserves the tools to succeed in school, and I’m proud to help provide that support. I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Green Acres Mall for their incredible partnership. This initiative wouldn’t have been possible without them.”

The donations were distributed to the Jamaica Square Improvement League in Elmont, benefiting children in the Elmont community, and the New Life Center, which serves families across Nassau County—the initiative aimed to help children start the school year prepared.

The effort is part of the senator’s ongoing work to support children and families throughout the ninth Senate District.

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