Join the Drive!
In four Bay Area counties, 227,826 children are enrolled in the California Free or Reduced Lunch Program. In 2008, together with our community, we helped 15,000 of these children by providing them with a new backpack containing the tools they need to succeed.
This program operates much like the Holiday Wish Program; wish cards are sent to host companies, groups, organizations or schools to be displayed on our colorful posters. Individuals have two ways to participate: take a card and shop for a new backpack and fill it with the recommended school supplies or provide funds either by mail or online and we will purchase the items. We collect and sort the backpacks, and distribute them to low-income students via teachers and school service agencies.
Social service agencies or any individuals seeking assistance from the Family Giving Tree should check out our Agencies page before contacting our office.
Additional Information
May 27th - Kick-Off Luncheon
June 1st - Wish cards sent to hosts
August 3rd - Warehouse opens
September - Celebration Luncheon
There are several opportunities available to become a corporate sponsor; find one that fits your company!
No time to shop? Buy a backpack through our online store! Your purchase will be shipped to our warehouse and distributed to children in time for school.
Host contacts work hard to organize a BTS Drive where they work. These are this year's registered companies.
Everything you need to run a successful Holiday or Back-to-School Drive is here. Program facts, logos, posters and sample emails to share.
These companies support us for the 2009 Back-to-School Drive. You could be on the list!
See how we've grown.
Busy Elves, piles of gifts, and rows of backpacks! New!