Lipman is synonymous with education in the Immokalee community. For the last seven years, Lipman has provided children in need with the supplies required for the coming school year. The annual Lipman 5K Run for Backpacks raises the vital funds needed to make that happen. Students, teachers, families and business partners will come together on Saturday, May 11 at 8 a.m. at Immokalee High School on 701 Immokalee Drive to realize that goal once more.

Now in its fifth year, the Lipman 5K Run for Backpacks is creating a substantial community impact. Last year’s event raised enough money to fill over 1,500 backpacks with school supplies and provide 200 bicycles, $3,000 in clothing store gift cards, and 100 children’s haircuts at the Lipman Family Farms Backpack Giveaway. This year, the goal is to provide even more to the children in the Immokalee community. For more information about the event, visit their Facebook page at facebook.com/LipmanFamilyFarms/ or call 239-657-4421.