Thousands of kids pick out backpacks at Denver nonprofit events

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DENVER (KDVR) -- Kids across the Denver metro area were able to pick out a backpack Saturday at separate events held by nonprofits.

One event was held at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The nonprofit Kenzi's Causes hosted its annual Packz4Kidz event starting at 9 a.m.

A separate event was held through a partnership between the Denver Police Department, Denver Police Foundation and Kroenke Sports Charities.

Packz4Kidz event

Thousands of kids were able to come and pick out a backpack filled with school supplies at the Packz4Kidz event. The event organizers said the goal was to provide 3,000 low-income kids with new backpacks.

The event was open to families from the Denver metro area. Kids from preschool age to 12th grade were able to attend. Water bottles and lunch boxes were also available on a first-come, first-served basis.