Thousands of Syracuse kids receive back-to-school essentials at Mary Nelson’s annual giveaway

A line wrapped around three blocks in Syracuse Saturday as children waited to get backpacks and school supplies for the school year.

Those waiting in line were thousands of people who attended the 23rd annual Mary Nelson back-to-school giveaway over the weekend.

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