Grade Level Supply Lists Drop-Off Locations
Donate/Sponsor About Operation Backpack
There are thousands of school-age children across Pennsylvania in homeless shelters or living under the poverty level. One of the most devastating consequences of poverty is the impact it has on the children’s education. These children face tremendous stigmatization. As a result, they are more likely to be in special education classes or to drop out of school.
Please join Operation Backpack spokesperson Paige Davis, host of TLC's "Trading Spaces", and designer extraordinaire Doug Wilson help a disadvantaged child excape a life-long legacy of poverty and despair.
Choose a grade level.
1. Purchase a new backpack and fill it with school supplies for one child.
2. Deliver the backpack to a drop-off location by August 25.
3. Please be sure to attach a supply list to the backpack, specifying the grade.
Choose a grade level.
Pre-K Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade
Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade Sixth Grade
Seventh Grade Eighth Grade Ninth Grade
Tenth Grade Eleventh Grade Twelth Grade
Pre-Kindergarten School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Pencil Box
Bottle of Glue (Elmers’s type)
Pad of Coloring Paper
Large Pink Erasers
Glue Sticks
Water Color Paint (set)
3-ring Binder
Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf Paper
Spiral Notebooks (3)
Index Cards
Book Covers (4)
Composition Book (1)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizers
*A typical Pre-kindergartener is 4-5 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14” x 9-12” x 5-10”
Kindergarten School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Box of Crayons
Box of Washable markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Pad of Coloring Paper
Large Pink Erasers
Glue Sticks
Safety Scissors
3-ring Binder
Wide Rule Loos-Leaf Paper
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
*A typical Kindergartener is 5-6 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors, and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14” x 9-12” x 5-10”
First Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Bottle of Glue (Elmers’s type)
Large Pink Eraser
Glue Sticks (2)
5-inch Safety Scissors
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
3-ring Binder
Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf paper
Spiral Notebooks (3)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical first grader is 6-7 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14” x 9-12” x 5-10 “
Second Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Bottle of Glue (Elmer’s type)
Large Pink Eraser
Glue Sticks (2)
5-inch Safety Scissors
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
3-ring Binder
Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf Paper
Spiral Notebooks (4)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial hand Sanitizer
* A typical second grader is 7-8 years old and needs a smaller backpack. Look for backpacks with popular characters, fun colors and bright designs. A small backpack tends to be about 12-14” x 9-12” x 5-10 “
Third Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Large Pink Eraser
Glue Sticks (2)
5-inch Safety Scissors
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
3-ring Binder
Wide-Rule Loose-Leaf Paper
Spiral Notebooks (4)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical third grader is 8-9 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16” x 12” x 10”
Fourth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Large Pink Eraser
Glue Sticks (2)
5-inch Safety Scissors
Compass with measuring Guide
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Spiral Notebooks (4)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical fourth grader is 9-10 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16” x 12” x 10”
Fifth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Handheld Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Water Color Paint (set)
Large Pink Eraser
Glue Sticks (2)
5-inch Safety Scissors
Compass with measuring Guide
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Spiral Notebooks (4)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
Facial Tissues
Antibacterial Hand Sanitizer
* A typical fifth grader is 10-11 years old and needs a small backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors or simple designs. A small backpack tends to be about 16” x 12” x 10”
Sixth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Glue Sticks (2)
7-inch Student Scissors
Compass with measuring Guide
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Protractor
Calculator
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (5)
Spiral Notebooks (4)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (4)
* A typical sixth grader is 11-12 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19” x 12” x 10”
Seventh Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Pencil Sharpener
Pens (Black Ink)
Highlighters
Box of Crayons
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Glue Sticks (2)
7-inch Student Scissors
Compass with measuring Guide
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Protractor
Calculator
Package of Post-It Notes
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (5)
Spiral Notebooks (6)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (6)
* A typical seventh grader is 12-13 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19” x 12” x 10”
Eighth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pencil Box
Pens (Black, Blue and Red Ink)
Highlighters (2)
Box of Colored Pencils
Box of Washable Markers
Glue Sticks
Scissors
Compass with measuring Guide
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Protractor
Scientific Calculator
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (4)
Spiral Notebooks (6)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (8)
UBS Flash Drive (Optional)
* A typical eighth grader is 13-14 years old and needs a medium backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdier builds. A medium backpack tends to be about 19” x 12” x 10”
Ninth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pens (Black, Blue and Red Ink)
Highlighters (2)
Box of Colored Pencils
Eraser
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Mini-Stapler and Staples
Scientific Calculator
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Package of Post-It Notes
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (6)
Spiral Notebooks (8)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (8)
UBS Flash Drive (Optional)
* A typical ninth grader is 14-15 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A medium backpack tends to be 19” x 13” x 10”
Tenth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pens (Black, Blue and Red Ink)
Highlighters (2)
Box of Colored Pencils
Eraser
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Mini-Stapler and Staples
Scientific Calculator
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Package of Post-It Notes
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (6)
Spiral Notebooks (8)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (8)
UBS Flash Drive (Optional)
* A typical tenth grader is 15-16 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A medium backpack tends to be 19” x 13” x 10”
Eleventh Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pens (Black, Blue and Red Ink)
Highlighters (2)
Box of Colored Pencils
Eraser
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Mini-Stapler and Staples
Scientific Calculator
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Package of Post-It Notes
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
Assignment Book/Weekly Planner
3-ring Binder (2”-3”)
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook (1)
Pocket Folders (6)
Spiral Notebooks (8)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (8)
UBS Flash Drive (Optional)
* A typical eleventh grader is 16-17 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A medium backpack tends to be 19” x 13” x 10”
Twelth Grade School Supplies
Printable Version and Label
Backpack*
#2 Pencils
Pens (Black, Blue and Red Ink)
Highlighters (2)
Box of Colored Pencils
Eraser
Ruler (marked in inches and centimeters)
Mini-Stapler and Staples
Scientific Calculator
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Package of Post-It Notes
Subject Dividers
Graph Paper
12-month Academic Planner
3-ring Binder
Loose-Leaf Paper
Composition Notebook
Pocket Folders (6)
Spiral Notebooks (8)
Index Cards (1 package)
Book Covers (8)
UBS Flash Drive
* A typical twelth grader is 17-18 years old and needs a larger backpack. Look for backpacks with classic colors and sturdy builds. A medium backpack tends to be 19” x 13” x 10”