WORCESTER, Mass. — A rising star in professional boxing is helping local kids heading back to school next week with a back-to-school drive.

Jamaine Ortiz held the event in downtown Worcester and gave away 60 backpacks and notebooks and 50 hoodies sponsored by the brand Moose Knuckles.

He said the event is not just about supplies but giving back to the community where he was born and raised.

"You know it was in my heart, and I was kind of in a sense of urgency and I just wanted to round up things together and have a good team and do things," said Ortiz. "I'm glad to be giving back. I'm glad to have all the support from the people and I’m glad they're here."

Ortiz said he'd like to continue doing more events like this one in the future.