NEW YORK (PIX11) -- Several backpack giveaways have been announced across New York City, as the first day of school is fast approaching.

If you’re a parent, you must bring your child to one of the giveaway events to get the free backpack or supplies.

Brooklyn • Bed-Stuy Community Garden on Friday, Aug. 29, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (hosted by NYRP)

Manhattan • East 118th Street and Park Avenue (25th Precinct parking lot) on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. (hosted by NYPD 25th Precinct) • West 151st Street and Amsterdam Ave on Friday, Sept. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. (hosted by NYPD 30th Precinct)

Queens • 64-02 Catalpa Avenue on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (hosted by NYPD 104th Precinct) • 92-24 Rockaway Beach Boulevard on Thursday, Aug. 28, from noon to 3 p.m. (hosted by NYPD

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