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Meek Mill donates backpacks to Philadelphia students and teachers

Updated  September 13, 2019 11:05pm EDT
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FOX 29 Philadelphia

Meek Mill and Puma host backpack giveaway at Philly school

Meek Mill gave backpacks out at the school he attended growing up in Philly.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia native Meek Mill joined forces with PUMA to give back to the community. They hosted a backpack giveaway Friday afternoon at Meek's alma mater, James G. Blaine Elementary School in Strawberry Mansion.  

READ MORE: Meek Mill donates more than 6,000 backpacks to Philadelphia students

More 500 backpacks, which were filled with school supplies were donated to students in need while 30 "class-packs" were given to teachers.

Meek had a special message for the kids. He told them to continue chasing their dreams.