Backpack Drive // July 12–26

The annual Backpack-to-School drive is happening July 12 - 26!
Many students in Monongalia and Preston counties are in need of essential items for the upcoming school year. We want to make sure those students have the supplies they need for a successful year, and we need your help!
Here's how YOU can give:
  • Buy a backpack and fill it with the recommended items for kindergarten through high school students. 
    Suggested high-need items for elementary, middle, and high school students are listed below. It's not necessary to purchase all items listed!
  • Drop off your donation on a Sunday, or bring it to The Ridge any day throughout the drive.
    Drop-off bins will be located outside Entrance A. All donations will be dispersed throughout the counties to students in need.
Additional Ways to Donate:
Make it easy—purchase items from our Amazon Wishlist and have them sent directly to the church.
You may also give financially to help provide a backpack kit. If you'd like to give, you can contribute any amount. 

Supply List

Backpacks
Broad-tip markers (K–5)
Fine-tip markers (6–12)
Colored pencils
Crayons
Pocket folders (different colors)
Loose-leaf paper
Notebooks (wide or college ruled)
Composition notebooks
Pencil pouches
#2 pencils
Mechanical pencils
Pens
Highlighters
Erasers
Scissors
Glue sticks
Pencil sharpeners
Headphones
Earbuds
Dry erase markers
Ziploc baggies
Calculators

Hygiene

For a variety of reasons, whether economic or proper care, children do not have basic hygiene supplies at home, so these items are made available to them at school.

Body wash (3-in-1, men's, or women's)
Bar soap
Deodorant (children's, men's, or women's)
Shampoo
Conditioner
Laundry detergent pods
Tissues
Hair brushes
Combs
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Tampons
Pads/Pantiliners