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Crowds at textbook giveaway

Textbooks went to 11,500 people, 40% more than last year's figure. -ST

Wed, Dec 10, 2008
The Straits Times

Thousands flocked to four schools yesterday to get free used textbooks in an annual event organised by NTUC FairPrice.

Last Saturday, students from low-income families were given the first pick.

The textbooks went to 11,500 people, 40 per cent more than last year's figure.

 

 


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