HELPING HAND: Arcadia back-to-school drive helps hundreds of local families during tough financial times
As students get ready to go back to school, many families are struggling to pay for supplies, new clothing and even haircuts. The Foothill Unity Center's annual event at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia offered some help to those families.Back to school shopping is pricey these days as inflation soars. As students get ready to go back to school, many families are struggling to pay for school supplies, new clothing and even haircuts.
"I need help for my kids. I'm a single mom. This place is really important because it helps a lot of people," said Alma Padilla. Families can pick up brand new backpacks stuffed with school supplies, and also get health screenings.
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