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14,200 Supply-Filled
Backpacks Distributed in 2011!
Their future...it's in the bag!
In the seven Bay Area counties FGT serves, more than 380,000 children are enrolled in the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch Program. In 2011, together with our community, we helped 14,200 of these children by providing them with a new backpack containing the tools they need to succeed.
Register now! (for the 2012 BTS Drive)
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
February thru July - Host Registration
May - BTS Materials Mailed
August - Backpacks Due to Warehouse
Oct. through Jan. - Holiday Wish Drive
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.
Need a Tax Receipt? Click Here!
These companies support us for the 2010 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!