Operation Backpack 2011
Operation Backpack is in it's seventh year of providing children from high need families backpacks filled with school supplies. This event is hosted by many churches, service organizations, businesses and corporations in our McMinnville community.
Operation Backpack impacts our community with resources and compassion in a fun-filled atmosphere. Our goal this year is to provide backpacks and school supplies for 750 children. This means we will be serving somewhere around 2000 + people that day as siblings and parents accompany their children. Children pick out their own backpack receive supplies appropriate to their grade, play games and interact with their family and other members of our community. This year Operation Backpack will take place Saturday, August 27th, 2011 at Newby Elementary School, 1125 West Second Street, McMinnville, OR 97128.
* * YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT * *
Each year we have been greatly blessed by so many that have joined to help make the day a wonderful success. We welcome cash donations, donations of needed school supplies, as well as other supplies needed to serve the families that day. Some businesses have even become a drop-off spot; a safe place where others can bring the supplies they have bought.
Ready to collect!  Backpacks [sturdy~durable, please] # 2 Pencils Pink Erasers ~ medium size Composition Books Scissors (blunt and pointed)  Kleenex ~ large box Elmer’s glue Glue sticks Crayola Brand PLEASE! Crayons ~ 24 pk. Colored pencils ~ 12 pk. Watercolor paint Washable markers ~ 8 pk. |