ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) -- The Elmira-Corning branch of the NAACP hosting a Back-To-School Supplies Giveaway called "School Supplies to help Youth Thrive". 

The giveaway is taking place on Saturday, August 24th, from 11 a.m. until supplies are gone.  It will be held at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church on Sullivan Street in Elmira.  The NAACP will be distributing free school supplies, snack packs, and backpacks to students of all ages.

The NAACP says they want to make sure every student has the tools they need to succeed.