JFCS Annual Backpack Drive

How you can help

Obtaining necessary school supplies is often more costly than some families can afford. In fact, the average family spends approximately $670 this year on back-to-school supplies and clothing. That’s why each year JFCS coordinates a Backpack Drive for families in need.

JFCS is devoted to helping others in need. Each year JFCS coordinates a Backpack Drive. We are anticipating needing more than 1,800 backpacks for the children JFCS serves through our health care clinics, foster care and domestic violence programs.

Traditionally, JFCS invites donors and volunteers to collect, sort, pack and deliver the fully equipped backpacks to children in our community. To help keep our community safe you can help a child in need right from the comfort of your own home.

JFCS’ annual backpack drive is requesting monetary donations specifically designated for backpacks and school supplies. The orders are filled and shipped directly and ready to go so we can provide the backpacks to children in need. By donating $50, you will provide a child with one backpack filled with supplies to utilize throughout the school year, whether they are learning at home or in a school setting.

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You can help a child in need right from the comfort of your own home.

Monetary Donations

JFCS’ annual backpack drive is requesting monetary donations specifically designated for backpacks and school supplies. Click on the link to make a donation

Get your organization or whole family involved!

Shop online for supplies and backpacks, JFCS has an easy to use Amazon wish list! Place your order, have the items shipped to you, fill the backpacks with the ordered supplies and drop off at JFCS Administrative Office (4747 N. 7th St. #100, Phoenix, AZ 85014) by May 31, 2022.

• Click here to help students in K through 6th grade
• Click here to help students in 7th through 12th grade

Please note each Amazon shopping list is based on suggested items to fill a backpack. Some items come in multiples. You can choose the total amount of youth in need to help, then purchase the items based on your chosen total. Items on the list are based on the lowest available price; you can order items outside of the list in bulk to save money. Donations of extra supplies are gladly accepted at our Administrative building; they will be used to fill donated backpacks. Accepting new items only.

Items can be dropped off at JFCS Admin office – 4747 N. 7th Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85014 Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., or contact our Volunteer Coordinator at 602.567.8383 or volunteercoordinator@jfcsaz.org