The 6th Annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway

Special to the Immokalee Bulletin

Posted 8/11/16

Lipman, North America’s largest tomato grower, distributed 1,200 free backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary and middle school children in Immokalee during its 5th Annual Lipman …

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The 6th Annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway

Posted Thursday, August 11, 2016 11:29 am

Special to the Immokalee Bulletin

Lipman, North America’s largest tomato grower, distributed 1,200 free backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary and middle school children in Immokalee during its 5th Annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway event on Saturday, August 6. More than 30 local nonprofits were present at the event, offering free haircuts, bicycle giveaways, free food and entertainment.

Jamie Weisinger, owner of Lipman’s Farms and staff at a table full of backpacks. (Submitted photo/Fred N. Thomas, Jr)[/caption]

This year Lipman partnered with Ciclovia, providing more activities at their 5th Annual Lipman Backpack Giveaway like the rock climbing wall. (Submitted photo/Fred N Thomas Jr)