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AnnMarie with Julius and Braydon surrounded by donated backpacks
Our Work

Program

Back to School Drive

Every August we pack bookbags with grade-appropriate supplies and hand them out free to York County students. No applications. No income verification. Just supplies in kids' hands.

Next event: July 18, 2026 · Chapel Church, Red Lion PA · 10am–3pm
15,000+School Supplies Donated
1,000+Bookbags Distributed
12School Districts Reached
33Community Partners

Drive Results

Stats coming soon

Drive statistics are confirmed with AnnMarie each season and updated here. Check back after our next drive event.

Every bag is packed with supplies specific to the child's grade level — crayons and pencils for kindergarteners, binders and calculators for high schoolers. We work with teachers and administrators to know what students actually need.

AnnMarie with Julius and Braydon surrounded by donated backpacks

We accept all students. No income documentation. No school verification. If you show up, you leave with a bookbag.

How It Works

From donation to delivery

01

Community Donations

Individuals, schools, and businesses donate new school supplies. We accept everything from pencils to backpacks.

02

Volunteer Packing Day

Volunteers gather to sort supplies by grade level and pack them into bookbags. It's a celebration, not just a work day.

03

Distribution Event

Families come through our free, walk-up distribution event. No paperwork, no proof required — just come and get what you need.

Get Involved

Join the Back to School Drive

Volunteer on packing day, donate supplies, or register your family to receive a bookbag. Pick your way in below.

Volunteer

Help us pack more bags this August

Donate supplies, give financially, or sign up to volunteer on packing day. Every contribution fills a bookbag.