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Post giving backpacks to some BCPS kids

Safiya Merchant
Battle Creek Enquirer
The Sugar Bear crew prepares the balloon for Wednesday night' launch to kick off the 2015 season.

Free backpacks and school supplies will be provided for all Post-Franklin Elementary families next week, thanks to Post Consumer Brands, the Post Foundation and the Post Community Credit Union.

The event will take place during the school's open house on Sept. 1 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Only Post-Franklin families will be eligible for the free gifts.

Kids will also get the opportunity to see Sugar Bear, who will be handing out boxes of cereal.

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