Backpacks for Kids | Every summer
The Northshore Schools Foundation proudly hosts the annual Backpacks for Kids school supply drive each summer, beginning in July. Since 2018, this initiative has supported Northshore families and students in need, with an anticipated 700-800 requests each year alone.
Through the drive, we gather school supplies and monetary donations to assist Northshore students in need, thanks to the generosity of individuals, teams, businesses, and public and private collection hosts.
Backpacks for Kids 2025 kicks off on May 21st with the launch of our new online store, open through August 31st. More exciting updates are coming in June, stay tuned!
For general questions, email: info@nsdfoundation.org
NEW for 2025! Online Store | For Backpack donations
This is BIG: Our online store is OPEN!
Support our Backpacks for Kids drive by purchasing supplies directly through our online store! It’s the easiest way to make a difference.
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
- Supplies NSD students need the most | Buy what they need
- All items are directly shipped to us!
The online store is currently OPEN and runs until August 31, 2025. Let’s build ready students!
Donating school supplies and backpacks
The Foundation gratefully accepts supply donations of any size or amount year-round from individuals, teams, and businesses.
We only accept brand-new, unopened supplies in their original packaging. Both major brand names (e.g., Nike, Puma, Adidas, etc) and private labels (e.g., Kirkland Signature, Staples, etc) are welcome. However, we cannot accept items featuring local or custom branding.
Here’s a list of the school supplies we’re currently seeking:
- Fun, Colorful backpacks for K-5 students
- Sturdy & larger backpacks for 6-12 grade students
- Crayons
- Glue sticks
- Markers (fine & wide) and highlighters
- Blunt tip scissors
- Pencils, colored pencils, and erasers
To make a supply donation, email: info@nsdfoundation.org
Become a Backpacks for Kids host
In 2024, we’re proud to have over 45 Backpacks for Kids public and private [employee-only] hosts collect school supplies and monetary donations. Get started and become a Backpacks for Kids host for summer, email: info@nsdfoundation.org
Become a volunteer
In 2024, we’re proud to have 30 adult and student volunteers joining us to assemble school supply kits and pack them into backpacks. We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support this drive and warmly welcome everyone: teams, professionals, students, and community members alike.
Complete our volunteer form and under: Select which volunteer opportunities interest you, click on Backpacks for Kids. Do you have questions on volunteering for Backpacks for Kids? Email: info@nsdfoundation.org