Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual “Back to School” Literacy & Health Fair at Poe Park – located on Grand Concourse The event took place from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, and all book bags were given out midway through the event.
The event was co-sponsored by Empire BlueCross BlueShield and Montefiore Health System. School supplies for local students will be donated by Montefiore Health System.
Entertainment was provided by performers from the New York University African Percussion Ensemble, Little Branches of Borinquen and other local talent.
Over 1,000 people were estimated to have come to Poe Park for the Borough President's event.
Above - There were dozens of tables set up with various free items for people to have, as you can see this table by Montefiore has plenty of items on it.
Below - Community Board 7 had a table where the District Manager filled bags with various useable items.
Above - The NYPD had a table full of helpful information from the Community Affairs Bureau.
Below - Bronx BP Diaz joined in with everyone as he stopped by to have his blood pressure taken.
Above and below - Councilman Ruben Diaz Sr. dropped by to take some photos with his son the Bronx Borough President.
Above and Below- It cane to give out the book bags.
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