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L. A. Care and Blue Shield Will Give Away Nearly 17,000 Backpacks

The giveaways are part of their annual back-to-school events, taking place from July 14 through August 4.

JULY 14, 2023

L.A. Care Health Plan and Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan are distributing 16,500 free backpacks filled with school supplies at 11 of their jointly operated Community Resource Centers located throughout Los Angeles County this summer. The giveaways are part of their annual back-to-school events, taking place from July 14 through August 4.

“We know the financial pressure that families confront as they prepare for a new school year. Our goal is to help relieve some of that burden by providing much-needed school supplies,” said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO. “As a health plan, our mandate is to keep families healthy. Often, that means reducing their overall stress levels about finances.”

In addition to free school supplies, a wide range of education and social assistance resources from participating community-based organizations will be available to families.  

“Supporting a child’s education is connected to their overall well-being, including their mental health,” said Kristen Cerf, president and CEO of Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan. “These backpacks, filled with school supplies, support families by removing some of the stress from their back-to-school preparations and creating excitement about the new school year.”

Each Center will distribute up to 1,500 backpacks, while supplies last. Parents are encouraged to have their children present, as each student will receive one backpack. A limited quantity of backpacks may be available to parents whose children are not present.     

The L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise Community Resource Centers offer a range of free classes, programs, and services to enhance the health and well-being of their members and the communities where they live. This includes addressing social needs. To learn more about the Community Resource Centers, visit www.CommunityResourceCenterLA.org.

The following is a list of the 2023 back-to-school events hosted by L.A. Care and Blue Shield Promise.

Thursday, July 20

10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Community Resource Center in East L.A.      

4801 Whittier Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90022

Friday, July 21

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Pacoima      

10807 San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331

Saturday, July 22

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Wilmington

911 North Avalon Blvd., Wilmington, CA 90744

Monday, July 24

11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Norwalk      

11721 Rosecrans Ave., Norwalk, CA 90650

Thursday, July 27

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Metro L.A.  

1233 S. Western Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90006

Friday, July 28

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Lynwood     

3200 East Imperial Hwy., Lynwood, CA 90262

Friday, July 28

4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Palmdale    

2072 E. Palmdale Blvd., Palmdale, CA 93550

Saturday, July 29

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Pomona      

696 W. Holt Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

Monday, July 31

1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Inglewood  

2864 W. Imperial Hwy., Inglewood, CA 90303

Friday, August 4

1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Community Resource Center in Long Beach 

5599 Atlantic Ave., Long Beach, CA 90805