JTA’s “Back-2-School” event helps kids with free school supplies

JACKSONVILLE, Fla — Back to school is fast approaching in Duval County and the Jacksonville Transit Authority is helping students with their school supply needs. JTA is hosting a “Back-2-School Backpack Giveaway” on Saturday from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Armsdale Test & Learn Center. Students will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies.

Your child must be a student at one of the following schools:

- Crown Point Elementary

- Twin Lakes Academy

- Hyde Park

- Bayview

- Mamie Agnes Jones

- George W. Carver

- S.P. Livingston

- Northwestern Legends

- Long Branch

- Spring Park

- Windy Hill

- Seabreeze

- Abess Park

- Lone Star Elementary

- Arlington Heights

- Ft. Caroline

Teachers are allowed to attend and supplies are limited.