Durham’s Backpack Blitz for Youth | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Durham police and volunteers rolled out with a police escort for a massive backpack giveaway, delivering hundreds of bookbags to families across neighborhoods—powered by the 5K Foundation’s mission to empower youth and combat gun and gang violence. Duke basketball star Deron Rippey Jr. personally donated 100 backpacks, sharing his own story and hope for kids in underserved communities. As city leaders gear up for a youth summit on violence prevention—with funding still pending—the grassroots effort shows how law enforcement, community organizers, and athletes can unite to support young people…