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GIVE FROM THE HEART

Help a child start school healthy and ready to learn!

Join us in our 15th annual backpack drive as we partner with the Valleywise Health Family Resource Centers to provide backpacks and school supplies to students in Maricopa County’s most vulnerable communities.

Donate a pre-filled backpack for $30!

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For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Meghan Kielty.

“When you have kids, everything helps. Having a center provide a backpack not only sets my kids up for success but also helps out my family financially. Every bit counts and everything donated is appreciated.”

– Jocelyn, Martha and George Otero 

Family Resource Center Family

Interested in donating in-kind items to the Backpack Drive?

Please donate all in-kind items by July 7!

  • 1 Full-size Backpack (solid colors, ages 5+)
  • 2 Composition Books (wide-ruled / 7.5” x 9.75”)
  • 2 Pocket Folders
  • 1 Grip 12” Ruler (any color)
  • 1 Pair of Scissors (child-safe)
  • Washable Glue Sticks (clear / 4-pack)
  • Yellow Pencils (no. 2 / soft / 12-pack)
  • Cap Erasers (pink / 12-pack)
  • Crayola® Crayons (assorted / 24-color set)

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