HOUSTON – Operation Backpack, a program of the YMCA of Greater Houston, is one of Texas’ largest back-to-school supply drives. In its 11th year, Operation Backpack aims to give a full set of school supplies inside a new backpack to 100,000 youngsters whose families struggle to make ends meet.
The program is not possible without donors, however. Required school supplies can cost up to $200 per student, while more than 25 percent of Houston-area children ages 17 and under live in poverty.
It’s easy to make donations now through Aug. 12:
- Make a monetary donation or purchase pre-packaged school supplies and a backpack at any participating H-E-B. Your donation will go directly to the YMCA.
- Visit ymcaoperationbackpack.org to make a monetary donation.
- Visit ymcaoperationbackback.org for a list of school supplies if you wish to purchase them individually. Supplies and backpacks can be dropped off at designated sites specified on the website.
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