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BACKPACK DRIVE

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Backpack Drive

This year, the Backpack Drive is working little different, due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, even if students aren’t in classrooms like we are used to, the children and youth we work with still need supplies to learn! 


Every year, Family Support Services collects backpacks and school supplies for the students in our programs. This collection runs from June through July, so that we can get supplies to students in time to go back to school in August. This year, we are asking our donors to schedule a drop off date at our Oakland office no later than July 29th. 

We do ask that all donations be new, and in sturdy condition, to be able to survive an active child throughout the school year.

If you are interested in donating new backpacks and school supplies to support our children and youth, here are some frequently asked question:

When and where can I drop off supplies?

Supplies can be dropped off at our Oakland office (address in footer), weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Additional weekend drop off dates will be added as needed. All drop off dates must be scheduled with the Development Associate. Just email info@fssba.org.

What else can I do to get involved?

You can run a backpack drive at your school or business! Simply ask your coworkers/fellow students to bring in backpacks and supplies, and then drop them off at Family Support Services.

We will also be hosting a volunteer “Back-Packing Party” to help us stuff these backpacks full of the supplies their new owners will need to get them ready to succeed this school year.

Check back for updates!

What school supplies should I buy?

Students need a variety of supplies to be successful in school. Below are lists of what students in elementary, middle and high school will need.

Thank you for your interest in donating new backpacks and school supplies to support our children and youth. Your contributions go directly to the youth in our programs, and the value of your donation is tax-deductible. 

For more information on this project, email info@fssba.org.

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OAKLAND LOCATION

303 Hegenberger Road,
Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (510) 834-2443
Fax: (510) 834-1548
Email: info@fssba.org

SAN FRANCISCO LOCATION

205 13th Street
Suite 3150
San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (415) 861-4060
Fax: (415) 861-4410
Email: info@fssba.org

Interested in joining our Board of Directors?

Family Support Services is currently looking for new board members. Are you committed to a family's right to self determination? Do you care about families and children in your community? Then you might be a perfect fit for our Board of Directors.

Family Support Services is a non-profit organization

Family Support Services is a non-profit organization incorporated in 1989. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. For your records, our tax-identification number is 94-3108205.