SYRACUSE -- Mary Nelson says she is expecting more than 13,000 children for her Ninth Annual Youth Day Barbecue on Saturday. If you can volunteer from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. organizers are looking for you. The picnic will be held at the intersection of Wood Avenue and Salina Street.
The annual give-away provides kids with backpacks, school supplies and books. Nelson says the need is great every year but ,especially this year with so many families in need. I have provided a link for you to sign up and get involved. If you can help click here.
The distribution is for all grade levels from pre-K to college. Nelson started the barbecue nine years ago to curb violence in the city and encourage kids to stay in school.
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