Join NewsCenter 16 Saturday, July 30th for "16 Pack-A-Backpack"
NewsCenter 16 is committed to helping area children head back to school with the tools they need to succeed. That's why its teaming up with area organizations for the 16 Pack-A-Backpack school supply drive. Over the past ten years, NewsCenter 16 and its volunteer organizations have distributed more than 35 thousand back to school kits to children in grades K through 6 throughout the community.
To help answer your questions, we've pulled together some information about this year's 16 Pack-A-Backpack.
Where can I drop off a donation for 16 Pack-A-Backpack?
At any participating McDonald's restaurant, Growing Kids Learning Centers, or Notre Dame Federal Credit Union. Or you can drop off your donation at WNDU-TV from 7AM to 10AM on Saturday, July 30.
What kind of supplies do you need?
We'll gladly take just about any unused school supplies appropriate for students grades K though 6, but here's a rough list to help you with your donation:
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You can also make a monetary donation at the St. Joseph County 2-1-1 Call Center, 3517 E. Jefferson Boulevard, South Bend, Indiana 46615. Please write checks out to the "United Way of Saint Joseph County" and be sure to write "16 Pack-A-Backpack" in the memo portion of the check. Funds will be used to purchase school supplies for distribution to area agencies.
Who gets the supplies that are donated locally?
Local children grades K through 6 get the backpacks and supplies. WNDU-TV works with agencies in WNDU-TV's viewing area to identify low-income children who need the supplies.
Click here for a list of 2011 Pack-A-Backpack agencies.
If I need school supplies, who do I contact?
To find a participating organization, please contact the United Way helpline at 2-1-1.
