Summer is heating up, and while many are still in vacation mode, The Salvation Army 7 Can Help Kids Back to School Backpack Program starts June 30.
Since its inception in 1998, this program has focused on giving children in need the tools to succeed for a brighter future. It is successful because of the community’s involvement year after year: more than 240,000 backpacks have been given away over the life of the program.
Those wanting to donate can drop off new school supplies from June 30 through August 4 at select Methodist Health System locations, Metro Credit Union locations, Cubby’s Convenience Stores, and Salvation Army locations.
A list of supplies and drop-off locations is below. Those who don’t want to shop for supplies can still be a part of this important program by making a monetary donation at salarmybacktoschool.org