BUFFALO, N.Y. — 2 On Your Side, Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo and Tops Markets and First Student joined forces for 2 Pack A Backpack, school supply drive on Thursday, August 15th. Thanks to the incredible generosity Western New Yorkers and local businesses over 1,000 backpacks were collected.
Back to school is an exciting time for students, but too many families in Western New York struggle to purchase all the essential supplies needed for their children to start the school year. Every child deserves the chance to excel in school and you can make a difference by donating backpacks and school supplies with 2 Pack A Backpack.
All donated supplies are distributed by Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo in time for the first day of school.
Families can apply to receive school supplies by completing an application by calling (716)-825-1016 ext. 208 at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo Babcock at 282 Babcock Street. Visit bgcbuffalo.org/events.
Upon completion of the application, parents/guardian will receive a reservation number needed to pick up the supplies. 2 Pack A Backpack school supply drive is based solely on donations.
Volunteers are need to help collect, sort and pack the school supplies for distribution, visit www.bgcbuffalo.org/events.