Week 2 of the annual backpack bash, nearly 1,000 volunteers help out

EL PASO COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO)- Saturday marked the second weekend of COSILoveYou's 5th annual backpack bash.

The backpack bash is a collaborative effort involving more than 70 local churches, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and government partners to support 12,000 students across El Paso County, according to COSILoveYou.

Event organizers said every student received a free backpack with new school supplies. Families were also able to interact with organizations that help support them year-round.

In order to deliver backpacks to students across 7 locations, the Backpack Bash relies on the support of almost 1,000 volunteers. COSILoveYou said without the help of volunteers, this event would not be possible.

This year, COSILoveYou said they have reached their goal of collecting 12,000 backpacks.