British Columbia Division

500 backpacks, packed!

Thanks to our partners from FitnessTown, Starbucks and Staples who came out to help pack 500 backpacks for our Annual Backpack Drive!

Every September, single-parent and low-income families struggle to equip their children for a new school year. The Salvation Army supports these families by distributing donated backpacks full of all the necessary supplies to have a successful school year.  

The campaign continues until September 6th with a greater need being focused on backpacks, washable markers and HP pencils.

3 Responses

  1. Hi,

    I have purchased new school school supplies that I would like to donate (e.g. crayon, pencil crayons, lined paper, notebooks, etc). I’m wondering where I can drop them off for the Annual Backpack Drive.

  2. hi there … thank you for your support and participation!
    you can drop off the supplies at fitnesstown or starbucks ( specific locations ) otherwise, you can also take them to our salvation army vancouver family services located at 3213 Fraser Street office between 8:30 and 3:30 Monday to Friday.
    if you can let me know where you live and what area, i could also send you locations for participating starbucks as drop off points.
    thanks for your contribution.
    if you need to contact me directly – please find me at:
    Direct: 604.296.3819 | Mobile: 604.340.6324
    E-mail: Lauren_Chan@can.salvationarmy.org

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