Volunteers from Grace Fellowship Church and Empowerment Tabernacle prepare to hand out backpacks and school supplies during the July 23 Back 2 School Boost at Escambia County Middle School. Organizer Ruth Robinson said the group expected to give away 500 backpacks and 1,000 uniforms during the event, which was held at the local school. Several organizations provided information, and volunteers gave away food that was donated by Feeding the Gulf Coast.