2025 Back-to-School Backpack Drive

Many families struggle to make ends meet, and school supplies often end up at the bottom of the list. Family Services of Westchester aims to give local children—from Pre-K to high school—the tools they need to make a strong start for the upcoming school year by providing them with backpacks filled with school supplies. Volunteers are needed to donate age-appropriate backpacks and the school-essential items to fill them.

Items include:

• Backpacks
• Colored pencils
• Composition book
• Construction paper
• Crayons
• Erasers
• Flash cards
• Glue sticks
• Highlighters
• Index cards
• Pencil case
• Pencil sharpener
• Pens
• Reusable snack boxes
• Scissors
• Sippy cup
• Spiral notebook
• Stickers
• Stickie notes
• Washable markers
• Water bottle
• Wide rule paper

This is a self-directed donation drive. To volunteer:

1. Click "Express Interest" below to record this opportunity in your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the volunteer coordinator. If donating with one or more other volunteers, click "Express Interest with a Family, Group or Team"
2. Click here to order items using Family Services of Westchester's online wish list
   OR
3. Purchase the requested items above
4. Drop off donations at the reception desk at the following address:
   
   Family Services of Westchester
   560 White Plains Road, Suite 200
   Tarrytown, NY 10591

Family Services of Westchester runs community support programs for people of all ages, from early childhood and family assistance to mental health support and free rides to seniors.