SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - The Banquet will hand out 6,500 backpacks to needy kids in the Sioux Empire tomorrow at Whittier Middle School on East 6th Street.
Madeline Shields says the experience is heartwarming.
She says she can't count the times there have been tears of joy from the children's parents who say they don't know what they would have done without The Banquet's help. Parents say their kids would not have been going to school with needed supplies.
Erika Lapour says The Banquet needs more volunteers for the event.
Lapour say volunteers are packing backpacks on Friday but there is room for more volunteers Saturday during the event at Whittier Middle School. She says if you have a service group looking for something to do call The Banquet at 335-7066.
Project Supply Our Students is Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kids must have identification and pick-out their own backpack.