Families can receive backpacks and school supplies during the fair on July 29. (photo courtesy of Pathways LA)

Pathways LA, a nonprofit that promotes early care and education services for children, is hosting its annual Back-to-School Distribution for families on Saturday, July 29, from 9 a.m.-noon at El Centro Del Pueblo.

A total of 844 backpacks will be distributed to families with children ages 3-13 years old to help them prepare for the new school year. Contributions to Pathways LA’s Back-to-School Resource Fair have been provided by Walmart through a $1,000 community grant, in addition to in-kind school supply donations. Baby2Baby donated 144 backpacks, and Sen. María Elena Durazo (D-Los Angeles) donated 200 backpacks with school supplies in partnership with Parents Educators/Teachers & Students in Action. Target Commercial Production Company also contributed additional backpacks and school supplies, and Hello Bello provided diapers for families.

The Back-to-School Resource Fair is intended for families living in Hollywood, West Hollywood, Mid-City, the Wilshire area, Central City area, Downtown L.A., Echo Park, El Sereno, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silver Lake and Westlake. School supplies, lunch bags with nutritious snacks, educational activity kits and insulated water bottles will also be provided. Families can connect with community resources from PHFE WIC (Women’s, Infants and Children), Saban Community Clinic, Liberty Dental Plan, LIFT Los Angeles, Options for Youth, Los Angeles Public Library and the Frank D. Lanterman Regional Center.

El Centro Del Pueblo is located at 1157 Lemoyne St., in Echo Park. Families interested in attending must register by visiting eventbrite.com/e/back-to-school-resource-fairferia-de-recursos-para-el-regreso-a-la-escuela-registration-677090946247?aff=oddtdtcreator.