VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Showing his gratitude for customers, Yakoob Mohamed is gearing up to give away 1,000 backpacks to students who are back in school.

"We have been blessed in this establishment at Jack's Gas in Visalia. The people support and love us and continuously support us. It's something to give back to the community, and what they do for us," expresses Yakoob.

Jack's Gas is celebrating their fifth year of business in North Visalia.

They have hosted several raffles and giveaways through the years, but this year's purpose is a little different.

"In the summer, in June, when the problems were happening in L.A. with ICE, we were affected big time. People would sneak in the night to cash their checks," recalls Yakoob, "They used to come in with $700 - $800 down to $300, $400

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