Backpack Drive

May 1 – July 25, 2025

Here’s how you can help local kids start the school year with new supplies… and the knowledge that our community cares.

pile of colorful children's backpacks

Donate supplies

New items only please!

  • Backpack
  • Lunch box or bag
  • Tissue
  • Water bottle
  • Pencil box or pouch
  • Whiteboard
  • Dry-erase markers
  • Colored pencils
  • Crayons
  • No. 2 pencil
  • Pens (blue, black, red)
  • Markers
  • Highlighters
  • Eraser
  • Glue sticks
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Scissors
  • Stapler
  • Scientific calculator
  • White-out
  • Protractor and compass
  • Ruler (12”)
  • Pocket folder
  • Sketchbook (spiral bound)
  • Index cards
  • Post-it notes
  • Three-ring binder
  • Loose-leaf filler paper
  • Notebooks (spiral bound)
  • $50 gift card for uniforms and shoes

Drop off location

Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 4:30 at 1333 Willow Pass Road, Ste. 206 Concord CA 94520

Questions?

Please contact Yareth Rodriguez at 925.957.7561 or yareth.rodriguez@shelterinc.org