Back to School Program - Share Ourselves

Education is Health. And Health is Everything.

Each year, Share Ourselves helps local students begin the school year with confidence by providing backpacks filled with essential school supplies.

For families, this program helps ensure students are prepared for a successful school year. For donors and community supporters, it’s an opportunity to invest in a child’s future and strengthen the health and well-being of our community.

Help Students Start the School Year Strong

A backpack is more than school supplies—it’s confidence on the first day of school, the ability to participate in class, and one less financial burden for families working hard to make ends meet.

Every contribution helps local students begin the school year ready to learn. Because at Share Ourselves, we believe Health is Everything.

How to Get Involved

Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

Purchase backpacks and requested school supplies that ship directly to Share Ourselves, helping local students start the school year prepared. Click the link to shop! Include your contact information and select “This is a Gift”

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Donate Items or Host a Drive

Bring your workplace, school, faith community, or family together to collect backpacks and school supplies. We’ll provide collection bins, promotional materials, and guidance to help make your drive a success. Click below for the items needed.

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Family Service Night

Join us on July 29, 2026 for an evening of giving back as we help prepare 2,000 backpacks for local students. Reserve your spot for this fun, hands-on volunteer event and make a difference in our community. Click below to register.

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🎒 Need a Backpack?

Preparing for a new school year can be challenging, and Share Ourselves is here to help. Our annual Back to School Program provides eligible students with a new backpack filled with essential school supplies so they can start the school year prepared and ready to learn.

Event information is linked below.

Back to School Backpack Distribution 2026

August 8, 2026

9:00 AM

Share Ourselves at BESST Center

Back to School Backpack Distribution

It’s time to get ready for the upcoming school year, and Share Ourselves is here to help! Registration will open on July 27th for our…

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will backpack registration open?

Registration will open on July 27th. Please check back for updates.

Who is eligible to receive a backpack?

The Back to School Program is available to eligible students in our community. Additional eligibility requirements and registration details will be shared when registration opens.

What does each student receive?

Each eligible student receives a new backpack filled with essential, grade-appropriate school supplies.

Can I donate a backpack instead of making a financial gift?

Absolutely! We welcome donations of new backpacks and school supplies. You can shop our Amazon Wishlist for backpacks that will be shipped directly to Share Ourselves.

Can my company, school, or organization host a supply drive?

Yes! We welcome community partners to host backpack and school supply drives.

We can provide:
-Collection bins
-Supply drive guidance
-Donation drop-off coordination

Please contact us to get started.

Other questions?

Whether you’re looking to register for the Back to School Program, support local students through a donation, donate backpacks or school supplies, host a supply drive, or participate in Family Service Night, we’re here to help.