Aug. 25, 2025 By Shane O’Brien
Council Member Robert Holden hosted an annual backpack giveaway in Maspeth last Wednesday, making back-to-school season “more exciting” by providing local families with free school supplies ahead of the start of the academic year.
Holden hosted the event at his district office at 58-38 69th St. on Wednesday, Aug. 20, teaming up with a number of local organizations to provide free school supplies ahead of the new school year.
His office teamed up with the Greater Ridgewood Youth Council, Maspeth Town Hall, Broadway Stages and Madison Square Garden for the annual giveaway, which Holden described as a “wonderful time with the community.”