We are always accepting donations for the Backpack Program.
Here is an example of what we typically put inside each backpack.

 

  • Cereal- Individual boxes are best
  • Oatmeal- Individual packets
  • Peanut Butter - in plastic containers
  • Jelly - in plastic containers
  • Canned goods- Soup, spaghettios, ravioli, veggies
  • Fruit Cups
  • Granola Bars
  • Pasta- Macaroni & Cheese 
  • Ramen Noodles
  • Boxed Milk
  • Snacks- Crackers (peanut butter or cheese) raisins,  jello, pudding
  • Canned Tuna or Canned Chicken

 


Items Marked with an * are items we are in desperate need of. 

Please make sure all donations are unopened and not expired. 


For the first weeks of school, we add new or gently used school supplies to elementary and highschool students who participate in the Backpack Program

 

  • Binders (3 ring and up)
  • Notebooks (Composition notebooks) 
  • Lined Paper
  • Folders
  • Writing Utensils
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Highlighters
  • Erasers
  • Pencil Sharpeners
  • Glue Sticks
  • Calculators 
  • Pencil Case/ Bag

 


PRINT OUT BACKPACK NEEDS
Many thanks to devoted volunteers, donors and the community. People just like you who care about those in need. We are Helping Other People Everyday, and we need your help to answer the growing calls of help for food, clothing, household basics and emergency packets for families and individuals in dire need of assistance.