At the end of every summer, children in your community are beginning their race toward educational success…A full mile away from the starting line.
When a family is living paycheck to paycheck, children learn to make do with what they have– even if that means returning to school without the supplies they need to succeed.
But this year won’t be that way. Because this year there’s you… and Operation Backpack®.
It’s not just about paper, pens, or binders– it’s about giving the gift of opportunity in school and life that many children will not receive otherwise.
Your donation to Operation Backpack is a game changer.
Every new backpack filled with supplies helps in-need students succeed in school. Because of you, they will be able to focus on their studies, confident and ready to learn.
Collect Supplies
Purchase a new backpack and school supplies using the list below -OR- shop online through our online wish list below and have the supplies delivered directly to VOADV.
- New backpack
- Spiral notebooks (3)
- Notebook paper
- Binder
- Eraser
- Ruler
- Folders, 2-pocket (2)
- Scissors
- Crayons, 24-count
- Pencils (3)
- Pens (3)
- Pencil Sharpener
- Markers, 8-count
- Highlighter
Drop off: 235 White Horse Pike, Collingswood NJ 08107
Want to collect as a team? Using the supply list above, collect supplies with your community or organization!
For more details on hosting a drive, contact Tonya House at thouse@voadv.org.
If your organization is interested in learning about other ways of supporting Operation Backpack, please reach out to Tonya House at thouse@voadv.org.
Donate
School supplies are an ongoing need and if you’d like to provide assistance into the school year you can donate directly and let us shop for supplies for the students.
Shop and Ship
Shop from the comfort of your home for our most critically needed items and they will be shipped directly to us!
Operation Mini Golf
Operation Mini Golf is back for the second year on Wednesday, September 10!
Jersey Devil Golf and Fun Center
276 S NJ-73
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Help children in need get a brand new backpack stuffed with supplies to start the school year off right! With mini golf, a driving range, s’mores stations, food, drink, and more, OMG is a family friendly event for all!
Thank you to our partners for supporting Operation Backpack:
