Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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For the last 20 years, Ruth’s Reusable Resources, or the Three Rs, in Portland, have filled backpacks at no cost for students in need. This year, it had to pause the program due to increased costs.

MORE: wgme.com/news/local/ruths-reusables-pauses-free-backpack-program-as-costs-rise-and-donations-fall

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