Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Felicano is partnering with The Belle Center to host a backpack and school supply giveaway on Saturday, August 14th, from noon to 2:00 pm. Distribution of the 500 pre-filled backpacks for boys and girls will take place at The Belle Center parking lot at 104 Maryland St, Buffalo, NY. No pre-registration is required. Backpacks are first-come, first-served.
“I know how it feels to go without, so I want to do what I can to help Buffalo-area kids start the school year off right,” said Feliciano. “The Belle Center is the perfect event partner because every day they provide new opportunities and resources for some of Buffalo’s most underserved youth and families.”
Lucy Candelario, Executive Director at The Belle Center said, “I am overwhelmed and overjoyed that Jon Feliciano has chosen the youth of The Belle Center for this big-hearted giveaway. School supplies are a challenge for struggling families. Jon’s generosity will be so appreciated by our children and their parents.”
The event is also made possible through the generosity of 26Shirts, Facet Wealth, and Firestarter.
About Jon Feliciano
In his seventh season, Jon Felicano remains one of the most dominant offensive linemen in the NFL. This past year, he battled back from injury to start the remaining nine games of the season. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills’ 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games for the Bills, helping the team achieve 425 total offensive yards. Dedicated to philanthropic endeavors, in 2020 alone, Felicano donated a total of $25,000 to Meals on Wheels South Florida and Feeding South Florida to help those impacted by the COVID-19. He also donated more than a total of $12,000 to support the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Latinos in Action and The Belle Center.
