de la vega tells us how the generosity of the community helped give these orter: 14-year-old helen e. reyestly in line in front. she knew what was waiting insight would make her sophomore year easier. >> my mom was not able to get me a new back pack so we with try to salvage whatever we could from last year's. >> as helen enters the room there are hundreds to choose from, all are free for kids who come from struggling families, the need so great families lined up the night before to ensure they would be registered to receive one. >> there is a record number given away today for them. even with the economy improving there are many still struggling to make it in the valley. >> i have been out of work since december, keep struggling looking for jobs. >> backpacks and things for his daughters could cost up to 300 dollars, he is relieved they will benefit. >> i like it when i get new ones because my old one keeps ripping and getting old and dirty. >> their generosity made it possible. sack raid heart says its goal to give kids who pay already be behind because of their cosh 0 economic background