Mark Gray State Farm holds backpack giveaway for ninth year in a row

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“When we opened our doors in October 2015, we knew we wanted to be more than just an Insurance and Financial Services provider. It was and remains our mission to serve our community and Southeast Arkansas,” Mark Gray said.  “We had our first Back to School Bash and Backpack Giveaway in 2016. This year was our 9th consecutive year of this event and through the years we have been fortunate to give away over 5,000 backpacks to students across our community and the surrounding communities. This event is far and away our favorite event as a team. Seeing the looks on the kids’ faces and their appreciation is something we look forward to and are blessed to be able to do. We’ve been able to grow the event over the years with Hope & Co. Realty joining to sponsor free ice cream for the students from Adam’s Ice Cream Truck. We are grateful for our customers and our community who give us the platform to be able host these events.”