Jennifer Gil with her children, José, 9, and 5-year-old twins Harold and Cesar.
The Salvation Army hosted its annual Tools for School: Backpack and School Supply Giveaway on Aug. 10 for families from Waltham, Watertown and Newton. The event occurred at 33 Myrtle St. and was sponsored by the Lions Club, which also provide snacks, activities and other giveaways. The Salvation Army filled 800 backpacks with school supplies and distributed them to local families. Photographer Linda Haas captured the scene. School starts in Waltham on Sept. 2.
City councilor and Salvation Army board member Cathyann Harris assists Consuelo Valles and her children Hellery, 6, and Mathew, 5.Sam helps his son Rey choose school supplies.Waltham mayor Jeannette A. McCarthy worked with fire department officers Lt. James Perry, Chief Randy Mullin and Capt. John Bonadio to prepare backpacks for distribution.Luniah Franco, 5, Kingziah Jackson, 7, and Acadia Barter, 8, experience the interior of a fire truck.Salvation Army volunteer Sandra Gosselin assists Brithany Martinez.Ilda Hernandez watches as her daughter Dana Lopez, 4, receives an ice pop from The Pizzi Farm truck.
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Nandita
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August 14, 2026 at 9:29 am
Back-to-school shopping can place a huge financial strain on families, especially right now. Initiatives like this offer genuine, practical relief. Wonderful work by everyone involved! see
Back-to-school shopping can place a huge financial strain on families, especially right now. Initiatives like this offer genuine, practical relief. Wonderful work by everyone involved!
see