ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM)---Back-to-school shopping costs can add up quickly, so the Economic Opportunity Program in Elmira is giving away free food, school supplies, and backpacks.

"It makes me feel great because we're able to help people, and the need is great, and so what I saw today was the need of the people and how much is needed, you know, from clothing to the food and we just hope that it's helpful for people with multiple children," said Anita Lewis, EOP Chief Development Officer.

Families in need came to the Economic Opportunity Program to get items that they might have otherwise struggled to buy.

"We decided to do a giveaway for school supplies, backpacks, some rental assistance some utilities because we know that's what people struggle with," said Lewis.

To ensure that the right

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