2013 Backpack Drive
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Summer is just beginning, but it’s never too early to help our youth be prepared for the upcoming school year! 

Donate ONLINE at our VIRTUAL BACK to SCHOOL STORE!

For your convenience, we set up a one-stop shop for back to school supplies! Simply fill your “backpack” with supplies in our VIRTUAL BACK to SCHOOL STORE, or click on one of the fully stuffed backpacks for the grade level of your choice. We will do all the shopping and you will supply a youth with the tools they need to succeed! 

When kids have their basic needs met, they are able to focus on greater challenges – like learning! Our goal is to bring in 350 new backpacks stuffed with school supplies by August 9th! Call 916.344.0199 or email us to contribute. Backpacks and school supplies can also be dropped off at our office, located at 8912 Volunteer Lane, Sacramento, CA 95826.

Interested in holding a Backpack Drive at your workplace or community group?

We can provide resources and support to help make your campaign a success. Contact Erin DeYoung at 916.344.0199 or email us for more information.

School Supply Lists

Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

  • Backpack | 1
  • Pencil Box | 1
  • Pencil Sharpener | 1
  • No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
  • Pocket Folders | 2
  • Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Rule | 1 pack
  • Glue Stick | 1
  • Crayons | 24 pack
  • Watercolor Paints | 1 set
  • Children’s Markers | 10-pack
  • Colored Pencils | 24-pack
  • Safety Scissors | 1
  • Box of Tissues | 1
  • Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer | 1
     

First Grade through Fourth Grade

  • Backpack | 1
  • 3-Ring Binder (1”) | 1
  • Pencil Box | 1
  • No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
  • Pencil Sharpener | 1
  • Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
  • Highlighters | 2
  • Composition Notebook | 1
  • Dry-Erase Markers | 4-pack
  • 1-Subject Spiral Notebook | 1
  • 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
  • 12” Ruler | 1
  • Safety Scissors | 1
  • Large Pink Erasers | 2
  • Pocket Folders | 2
  • Loose Leaf Paper – Wide Rule | 1 pack
  • Glue Stick | 2
  • Crayons | 24 pack
  • Washable Markers | 10-pack
  • Colored Pencils | 24-pack
  • Box of Tissues | 1
  • Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer | 1

Fifth Grade & Sixth Grade

  • Backpack | 1
  • 3-Ring Binder (2”-3”) | 1
  • Tabbed Dividers | 1 pack
  • No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
  • Pencil Sharpener | 1
  • Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
  • Highlighters | 2
  • Composition Notebook | 1
  • 5-Subject Spiral Notebook (College Rule) | 1
  • 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
  • 12” Ruler | 1
  • Scissors | 1
  • Large Pink Erasers | 2
  • Pocket Folders | 5
  • Loose Leaf Paper – College Rule | 1 pack
  • Glue Stick | 2
  • Colored Pencils | 24-pack

Seventh Grade through Twelfth Grade

  • Backpack | 1
  • 3-Ring Binder (2”-3”) | 1
  • Tabbed Dividers | 1 pack
  • No. 2 Pencils | 12-pack
  • Pencil Sharpener | 1
  • Pens (Blue or Black Ink) | 12-pack
  • Highlighters | 2
  • 5-Subject Spiral Notebook (College Rule) | 4
  • 3”x5” Index Cards | 1 pack
  • Pocket Folders | 5
  • Loose Leaf Paper – College Rule | 1 pack
  • Colored Pencils | 24-pack
  • Protractor | 1
  • Compass | 1
  • Scientific Calculator | 1
  • Graph Paper | 1 pack
  • Post-It Notes | 1 pack
  • Flash Drive | 1