APPROXIMATELY 500 children across St Andrew and St Catherine benefited from the Pocket Rocket Foundation’s sixth annual back-to-school treat as the long-standing initiative returned to provide families with meaningful support ahead of the new academic year.

Held in Ewarton, St Catherine, on August 10, and Waterhouse, St Andrew, on August 12, the two-day initiative provided children with Nike backpacks filled with school supplies, lunch kits and snacks, along with book vouchers and other essentials to help them return to the classroom prepared.

Over the past six years, the annual treat has become an anticipated occasion for children and families in both communities, combining practical assistance with an enjoyable experience ahead of the new school term.