Brooklyn, N.Y. (September 1, 2026) — Brooklyn FC partnered with The Salvation Army of Greater New York to help local children and families prepare for the upcoming school year with a special day of soccer, community and giving.
On Saturday, August 29, 50 local children and their parents were invited to attend Brooklyn FC’s match against Sporting JAX at Maimonides Park, where they saw Brooklyn FC win 4-1 at home. As part of the partnership, each student received a backpack filled with essential school supplies to help them start the new school year feeling prepared and ready to learn.
This support is especially meaningful at a time when families are already navigating rising costs, high gas prices, and changes to critical assistance programs. With household budgets increasingly stretched thin, expenses such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other school essentials can create an added financial burden. By providing these supplies, Brooklyn FC and The Salvation Army are helping ease some of that pressure for families while giving children the opportunity to enter the new school year with a sense of excitement and confidence.
The partnership between Brooklyn FC and The Salvation Army is particularly special because both organizations recognize the importance of giving children not only the resources they need, but also positive experiences that make them feel celebrated and supported. By combining backpacks and school supplies with the excitement of attending a fun sports game, the organizations are helping families kick off the new school year on a memorable and uplifting note.
