Submitted by The Salvation Army

Garden Neighborhood Charities, the philanthropic arm of the TD Garden, will once again partner with The Salvation Army and The City of Boston to host the Sixth Annual Back to School Celebration at the TD Garden. Studies have shown that children who do not have new school supplies at the beginning of the academic year often skip the first several important weeks of class because they are embarrassed and believe that they don't fit in with their peers. This event provides a positive experience while playing a crucial role in the academic and personal lives of these children.

Children and their loved ones join together for fun and festivities at the TD Garden and receive a backpack filled with school supplies! Children shoot hoops, play Bruins 'slapshot' and interact through other fun activities. A broad range of 'child friendly' booths including anti-bullying, child nutrition, exercise, dental, emergency preparedness, and drug prevention booths will be available.

To register your children, you will need to bring in the following information to your local Salvation Army: