Group gives away school supplies to 600 kids in Petersburg so 'they can be the best'

Group gives away school supplies to 600 kids in Petersburg so 'they can be the best'

PETERSBURG, Va. Lending Helping Hands hosted its 5th annual back-to-school giveaway to make sure hundreds of children in Petersburg are prepared for the upcoming school year.Hundreds of families gathered to collect essential school materials, which organizers said were distributed to more than 600 kids.Children received various school supplies, including notebooks, backpacks, pencils and even some clothing.Officials with the group said rising co…