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2026 Backpack for Kids | Starts June 1 – August 31, 2026

Welcome to the Northshore Schools Foundation’s 2026 Backpack for Kids Supply Drive informational page!

We’re so glad you’re here to support us! This is our seventh year hosting the supply drive and we expect to support nearly 800 students this summer with essential supplies.

This is the place to make a Backpack 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 Backpack 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: 425-408-7680

Remember, anyone can make a difference and be a hero for Northshore kids! Share this page with your friends, family, and community and help us rally support for our Backpack for Kids Supply Drive.

Thank YOU for being All In for Kids!

How to Support & Donate

Together, we can make a BIG difference for Northshore students who need essential school supplies. Best part: anyone can start supporting our supply drive, today!

Here’s how you can support:

Online Store | Purchase Backpack donations

The Backpack online store is BACK so you can directly purchase school supply donations!

This year, we’re excited to share that we’ve added grocery gift cards to our Backpack online store to support kids throughout the school year, not just at the start. With your help, we can say YES to every Northshore student request and ensure no child goes without what they need to succeed in the classroom.

Support our Backpacks for Kids drive by purchasing supply donations and grocery gift cards directly through our online store, today! It’s the easiest way to make a difference.

The online store is open: Monday, June 1, 2026 to Monday, August 31, 2026

Why shop and donate through our online store?

  • Shop 24/7 | Support on your schedule from your home
  • All items are $25 each or less | Affordable for everyone
  • Target Support | Buy what exatly they need
  • All items are directly shipped to us
  • Anyone can shop and donate!

Let’s build ready Northshore students!

Donate to Backpack for Kids Online Store

Summer Concerts and 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

August

  • Wednesday, August 12: City of Bothell Kids Concert | Location: Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheater | Time: 12-1pm
  • Thursday, August 27, 2026 | Stoup Brewing Kenmore’s Beer-B-Que | Location: Stoup Brewing Kenmore | Time: 5:00-7:00pm | Families and folks under 21 are invited and welcome to join us! Bonus: BHS, WHS, and NCHS robotics team will be joining us to showcase their latest robot!

Collection Site Hosts | Thursday, June 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026

We’re proud to team up with local businesses, groups, individuals, and community organizations to gather backpacks and school supplies!

Collection date period for donation drop offs: Thursday, June 2, 2026 – Thursday, July 30, 2026

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, simply look for our signature red bin. Hosts will also have our Backpack poster to collect digital donations to our online store, too!

Woodinville locations 

Kenmore locations

Bothell locations

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
  • Cornerstone General Contractors

Together, we’re All In for Kids! Questions? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org