Today kids of all ages in San Jose can get a free backpack just in time for the new school year.

At 8:00 a.m. the first appointment of students are coming by to pick out a new backpack and other school supplies.

This is Sacred Hearts Community Service’s 16th year doing this event located at 1381 South First St. 

They say just in the last 10 years the need has gone up three times as much, serving 3,300 students.

Now they seem to have plenty of backpacks and supplies for all the students, but with they’re short on is gift cards.

They are asking community members who are able to, to donate just a $20 gift card to any place that sells shoes.

You can come by with the gift card or donate online at the Sacred Heart’s website.

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