Operation Backpack® public drive, and we couldn’t be more grateful for all of your support.
Operation Backpack® wouldn’t be possible without the generosity of those who live in, work in, or care about New York City! Please know that your kindness makes a difference. Each year we are in awe of individuals like you who are so willing to make the children we serve feel more like their housed peers and less like a child in need on the first day of school.
Friday, August 2 is the last day that we will be collecting physical donations at our drop-off locations, so if you still have that backpack sitting patiently by the door, now is the time to bring it to any of the drop-off locations listed here.
After August 2, you can still donate funds to Operation Backpack®.
These donations help us guarantee that we have enough supplies to finish the campaign, and that no child will have to go without.
How does Operation Backpack® help? Rajinireceived a backpack from Volunteers of America-Greater New York when she was a junior in high school. See how this simple gift impacted her future.
Thank you, NYPD Transit Bureau!
The NYPD Transit Bureau partnered with Volunteers of America-Greater New York to offer their transit district hubs as backpack drop-off locations throughout the month of July. Not only can the public support Operation Backpack® by donating new backpacks and supplies at subway stations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, and Queens, but they have a chance to get to know their Neighborhood Coordination Officers (NCOs) on a more personal level. It’s truly a mutually beneficial partnership, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the NYPD Transit Bureau’s willingness to support our cause.
Let your friends, family and co-workers know how they can help New York City's students who are homeless succeed. The public collection may be winding down, but we're still raising funds and awareness for our cause. Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. Don't forget to use the hashtag #OperationBackpackNYC.
