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BeMoblie Verizon Giving Away Thousands of Backpacks to Families

By Alex Carmenaty Jul 16, 2026 | 8:54 AM

(KNOX) –More than 100 BeMobile Verizon locations across the country will be distributing thousands of backpacks to families from July 21 through July 23.  This is the 13th year the retailer has been giving away free backpacks . One of them is the Grand Forks location at 2100 South Columbia Road.

BeMobile’s headquarters are in Grand Forks. The retailer will be giving out more than 8,000 backpacks and up to three backpacks per family. There are also several color options to choose from. 

Participants are also encouraged to sign up for a chance to win a $200 back-to-school shopping spree and no purchase is necessary to enter.

Only participating locations will be giving the backpacks. Minnesota locations in Thief River Falls and Detroit Lakes will also be participating.

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