2025 Backpack for Kids | Starts June – August
Our Backpack for Kids supply drive is officially over! Thank you to all the generous donors, supporters, and sponsors. If you’re looking to request a backpack and school supply kit for a Northshore student, please email: info@nsdfoundation.org
We’re so glad you’re here to support us! Welcome to the Northshore Schools Foundation’s 2025 Backpack for Kids Supply Drive informational page! This is our sixth year hosting the drive and we’re excited for everyone’s partnership.
This is the place to make a online store donation purchase, view our collection site hosts, and see what summer events we will be at.
Interested in becoming a public or private collection site host, volunteering, or seeing the list of supplies we’re collecting? Click here.
Do you have a general question? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org or call our office, Monday-Friday: 425-408-7680
Thank YOU for being All In for Kids!
How to Support & Donate
Together, we can make a BIG difference for NSD students who need essential school supplies! Anyone can start supporting, TODAY.
NEW for 2025! Online Store | For Backpack donations
Support our Backpacks for Kids drive by purchasing supply donations directly through our online store! It’s the easiest way to make a difference. The online store is currently OPEN and runs until August 31, 2025.
Why shop and donate through our online store?
- Shop 24/7 | Support on your schedule from your home
- All items are $7 each or less | Affordable for everyone
- Target Support | Buy what they need
- All items are directly shipped to us!
Let’s build ready students!
Summer Events
Check out the Northshore summer events and concerts the Foundation will be attending! We’ll be collecting supplies and digital donations for our supply drive. Look for us in our signature red t-shirts. All are family and pet-friendly, too!
July
Friday, July 4: City of Bothell’s Fourth of July Parade | Main Street through Bothell Way NE | 12pm
Wednesday, July 30: Celebrate Woodinville Concert | Wilmont Gateway Park in Woodinville | 5:30-8pm
Thursday, July 10: City of Kenmore Summer Concert | Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore | 6-8pm
Thursday, July 24: City of Kenmore Summer Concert | Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore | 6-8pm
August
Wednesday, August 6: City of Bothell’s Kids Concert | City of Bothell’s Kids Concert | Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheater | 12-1:00pm
JUST ADDED: Wednesday, August 20: City of Bothell’s Kids Concert | City of Bothell’s Kids Concert | Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheater | 12-1:00pm
Thursday, August 28 | Stoup Brewing Kenmore’s Beer-B-Que | Stoup Brewing Kenmore | 5-8:00pm | Families and folks under 21 are invited. More details will be announced later.
Collection Site Hosts | June 30th – July 31st 2025
We’re proud to team up with over 50 local businesses, groups, individuals, and community organizations to gather backpacks and school supplies!
Date for donation drop offs: Monday, June 30th – Thursday, July 31st
Below, you’ll find a list of our public collection site hosts. Feel free to stop by during their business hours to drop off your donations, look for our signature red bin. Hosts will also have our Backpack poster to collect digital donations, too!
Woodinville locations
- Banner Bank: 17530 132nd Ave NE Suite A, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Costal Community Bank: 17601 140th Ave NE Suite 100, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Marketplace Sotheby’s: 16812 140th Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Swanky Scoop Ice Cream: 13550 NE Village Square Dr #1030, Woodinville, WA 98072
- BECU: 17705 140th Ave NE Suite A-12, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Woodin Creek Kitchen and Tap: 13550 NE Village Square Dr #1010, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Pizzaology Woodinville: 17255 135th Ave NE Suite 1060, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Woodinville Bagel Bakery: 14126 NE Woodinville Duvall Rd, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Westhill Inc.: 12810 NE 178th St #104, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Your Neighborhood Print Shop [YNP]: 17331 135th Ave NE c, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Compass preschool [inside Compass City Church]: 6525 Maltby Rd, Woodinville, WA 98072 [Only open Monday-Thursday, 10am -1pm]
Bothell locations
- The Retreat at Bothell: 18101 126th Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
- Bothell Pediatric Dentistry: 18807 Beardslee Blvd # 103, Bothell, WA 98011
- Bothell Police Department: 18410 101st Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
- Cairdeas Salon [inside Sola Salons, Canyon Park]: 22833 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite 200 Studio 30, Bothell, WA 98011
- Ohh…macarons: 10035 Main St, Bothell, WA 98011
- Bothell United Methodist Church: 18515 92nd Ave NE, Bothell, WA 98011
- Chick-fil-A Bothell Canyon Park: 1220 228th St SE, Bothell, WA 98021
- F45 Training: 10125 Main St, Bothell, WA 98011
- Harborstone Credit Union-Bothell Branch: 19122 Beardslee Blvd Unit 205, Bothell, WA 98011
- Alexa’s Cafe & Catering: 10115 Main St, Bothell, WA 98011
- BECU: 18333 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
- HOTWORX Bothell: 22922 Bothell Everett Hwy #102b, Bothell, WA 98021
- Fusion Hot Yoga: 22618 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell, WA 98021
- C2 Education Bothell: 18827 Bothell Way NE Ste 107, Bothell, WA 98011
- StretchLab Bothell: 22833 Bothell Everett Hwy #144, Bothell, WA 98021
- Wanderlust Book Store: 10202 NE 185th St, Bothell, WA 98011
- First Lutheran Church: 10207 NE 183rd St, Bothell, WA 98011
- RET Bothell: 19110 Bothell Way NE Suite 203, Bothell, WA 98011
- Sugar Rush Candy Store: 10030 Main St, Bothell, WA 98011
- Pella Windows & Doors of Western Washington: 11818 N Creek Pkwy N Suite 105, Bothell, WA
- Northshore School District Admin Building: 3330 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, WA 98021
Kenmore locations
- City of Kenmore City Hall: 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
- Kenmore Hanger at Kenmore Town Square: 6728 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028
- Stoup Brewing Kenmore [Poster only for digital donations, no red bin] : 6704 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA 98028
Outside of Northshore
Private Collection Site Host
Thank you to the following private, employee-only collection sites for helping us gather backpacks and supplies! Please note: these locations are not open to the public for donation drop-offs.
- CBRE | Bothell
- 2slowmafia
- Cornerstone General Contractors
- Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)
- Lockheed Martin – Rotary Mission Systems
- Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Bhindeshi Members
- Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Lynnwood
- David Evans and Associates, Inc. Woodinville
- LDC, Inc. Woodinville
- Bothell Girl Scout Day Camp
August–September Backpack Hosts
We’re proud to have hosts collecting supplies this August-September! Why? Because we support students year‑round with essential school supplies!
- Willows Lodge Woodinville: 14580 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Orange Theory Bothell: 22627 Bothell Everett Hwy Suite A, Bothell, WA 98021
- Kids Strong Bothell: 19128 112th Ave NE #4, Bothell, WA 98011
- CW Title and Escrow – Bellevue: 11201 SE 8th St #200, Bellevue, WA 98004
- David Evans and Associates, Inc. Woodinville: 20300 Snohomish-woodinville Rd A, Woodinville, WA 98072
- City of Kenmore City Hall: 18120 68th Ave NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
Backpack Promotions
We’re proud to have 3 retail Backpack for Kids Collection Site Hosts promoting perks for donating a physical school supply in-person at their location during their business hours.
Date for donation drop offs: Monday, June 30th – Thursday, July 31st
Wanderlust Book Lounge (Bothell) 10% off purchases with a donation.
Cairdeas Salon (Sola Salons, Canyon Park) Enter to win a custom salon gift basket with every donation.
Sugar Rush Candy Store (Bothell) 10% off entire purchase with a donation.
Support Northshore students and enjoy these great perks! Questions? Email: kimm@nsdfoundation.org
Together, we’re All In for Kids!