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Eight volunteers from The Salvation Army Halifax East will be on-site to help children choose a backpack and fill it with the supplies they need for a successful school year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second distribution of 150 backpacks will also take place today from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope, located at 2044 Gottingen Street, Halifax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The third distribution of 250 backpacks will take place on Saturday, August 288, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at 50 Gesner Street, Halifax. The Salvation Army Halifax West is working in partnership with Nova Church to provide backpacks and school supplies for families in Halifax.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About The Salvation Army:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Salvation Army gives hope and support to more than 135,000 vulnerable people in the Maritimes each year.\u00a0 We offer practical assistance for children and families, often tending to the basic necessities of life. By meeting needs, we have been transforming the lives of deserving individuals throughout our community for more than 130 years. 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