Senator Parker Celebrates Back- To- School

Brooklyn, NY (8/26/19) – On Saturday, August 24, State Senator Kevin Parker hosted the 12^th Annual Harvest Fest Back-To-School Celebration at Paerdegat Park in Central Brooklyn. The free community event in partnership with Emblem Health, Sears/Kmart, and Spectrum, provided over 1,500 backpacks filled with school supplies to students that attended. 

“I am honored to host another successful Harvest Fest for the families of Brooklyn, it is an absolute pleasure to gather with the community in fellowship an ensure the students have the supplies they need to jump start the school year off confident and prepared,” said Senator Parker.

At the celebration, families were treated to free food, fun activities, live entertainment and cultural art performances by community organizations like Ifetayo Cultural Arts Academy, and the Flatbush YMCA. The Brooklyn Public Library participated at the event with their mobile library unit, Smart Fit Fam Inc. and the Lions Club also participated and provided resources for  families in attendance. 

Senator Parker concluded, “This fun filled day is a great way for families to come together and get children enthused about the upcoming school year.”