We’re just two days away from our 2023 Backpack Distribution Weekend!

Aug 9, 2023

We’re just two days away from our 2023 Backpack Distribution Weekend!

If your children are in need of backpacks and school supplies as the new school year begins, we’re here to assist! Just bring proof of school enrollment for each child as you stop by any of the following distribution events:

The Salvation Army North Corps (2424 Pratt St.)
August 11-12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. or until supplies have been exhausted

  • Walk-up distribution only
  • Please park on side streets near the Corps and enter the distribution via the south-side main doors

The Salvation Army Kroc Center (2825 Y St.)
August 11-12 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. or until supplies have been exhausted

  • Walk-up distribution only
  • Enter the Kroc Center campus off of 27th St. (on the east end of the property)

Westroads Mall (10000 California St.)
August 12 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or until supplies have been exhausted

  • Drive-thru distribution only
  • Go to the northwest corner of the mall parking lot; use the entrance off of Nicholas St. (on the north side of the mall property)

Council Bluffs Distribution
Pre-registration required. Registration will be available on the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus Facebook Page starting on July 10th. Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus - Home | Facebook

We’ll see you this weekend! Thanks for your support.


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