UJA pitches in school supplies

Josh Seidner, 10, of Roslyn, carries backpacks full of school supplies at the Solomon Schechter Day School in Jericho. The school participated in UJA-Federation’s “Supplies for Success, Give Back with a Backpack” program, an Islandwide initiative benefiting underprivileged children.

UJA spokeswoman Tammy Kornfeld said 2,500 backpacks will be distributed by Thursday.

Photo Credit: KEVIN P. COUGHLIN (Aug. 18, 2010)