June 15 thru July 25
Set up a student with what they need to succeed.
The yearly expense of a new backpack and school supplies is financial burden for many of the families that we serve. Our annual backpack drive is your chance to give a child the tools that they need to succeed in their education. New backpacks and school supplies allow a child to focus on their education and reach their potential.
A great way to provide support for children is to set up your own backpack drive in your office or school and help provide backpacks and school supplies to children in our community.
Click here to find important information, item lists, and downloadable flyers/posters to use when setting up your backpack drive.
Drop-Off Instructions
If you are donating under 50 backpacks, this donation may be dropped off at the Children’s Fund office, where our staff will greet you with a smile. Drop-off times are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 8 AM to 4 PM.
If you are donating more than 50 backpacks, please contact Beth Spalding at beth@childrensfund.org to coordinate drop-off dates and times.
Shop for Backpacks & Supplies
Looking for an easy way to shop for backpacks and supplies? We have created an Amazon Wishlist and a Walmart Registry to quickly and easily purchase backpacks for our drive. Have them delivered to you or send them over to our office at 348 W. Hospitality Ln., Ste. 110, San Bernardino, CA 92408.
Donate and we'll do the shopping
The gift of a backpack and new school supplies can show a child that you care and believe in their future. It is the kind of message that says their future is full of potential.
Find our donation form below and provide a backpack full of school supplies to a child.
Spread the word
Help us amplify our message by sharing our Backpack & School Supply Drive with your network. Together, we can reach more potential donors and hosts, increasing our collective impact. Spread the word by sharing our social media posts, newsletters, and flyers found on our Hosting a Backpack Drive page.