The Backpack program is now accepting requests for backpacks that will be distributed the week between August 12th and August 26th. We ask that all requests for backpacks go through our request form. Please fill in all the information requested so that we are sure to be able to get a hold of you when the backpacks are ready.

Please click on this link: https://forms.gle/PFaK7d9jV7CyDD5V6n or scan the QR code at the bottom of this post to be taken directly to the form. Remember to fill in all requested information to avoid your request being delayed.

We will be distributing the backpacks at noted locations and times the once the distribution starts. If you are unable to make it during those times to pick up your backpack, please make arrangements to have a family member or friend pick them up. Distributing the backpacks as we have in the past is a very time-consuming adventure and to keep it easy, we will distribute in each town at a certain time. We will no longer distribute backpacks during work hours as it interferes with my job and we ask that you do not stop at my workplace to request backpacks.

Please note…we are only distributing in Bradford, Cameron, Lycoming, McKean, Potter and Tioga counties. We do not distribute outside those counties at this time so please do not request a backpack if you are outside of our distribution area. There are no guidelines to request a backpack but we do ask that you do not request one just because it is free. We want to be sure that everyone that “needs” a backpack is able to get one. Those who request one and don’t really need it could possibly delay another from starting school with a new backpack because we need to wait for an order to arrive to be able to complete all the requests.

We will be packing backpacks at our storage shed on August 5th at 10am. Anyone that would like to help please try to be there by 10am. Anyone that requests a backpack and wants to pick it up that day is more than welcome to stop between 11am and Noon. By that time, we should have enough packed to be able to fill your request. If you did not request a backpack prior to the packing date we will need to wait until all previous requests are filled before we can complete your request. We are not saying that you will not get a backpack, we just need to take care of the prior requests first and then work on the late requests after those orders are filled.

Anyone that would like to donate items to the Backpack program we will gladly accept them at any time. We have modified our list to be able to limit the amount of space needed to store items but to still be beneficial to the children receiving the backpacks. Our list of suggested items includes #2 yellow pencils, 1 subject notebooks, small pencil sharpeners, colored pencils, pencil cap erasers, 2 pocket portfolios, travel pack Kleenex and rulers. We ask that you please avoid gender specific items whenever possible. If you would like to make a monetary donation you can mail a check, cash or money order to To Fill A Backpack – Attn: Donations – 85 Burleson Avenue – Roulette, PA 16746. Remember that we are a 501©3 organization so all donations big or small are tax deductible.

Thank you once again for the continued support of our local communities to

“HELP SEND CHILDREN TO SCHOOL WITH THE SUPPLIES THEY NEED”

Andrew Kulp, Jr. – President
To Fill A Backpack
85 Burleson Avenue – Roulette, PA 16746
Phone: (814) 544-2612
Email: info@tofillabackpack.org
Visit us on the web: www.tofillabackpack.org