
In the summer of 2024, Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania’s (VOAPA) Operation Backpack® initiative collected over 1,300 backpacks and thousands of school supplies to distribute to students, across the Commonwealth!
As summer came to a close, our dedicated staff, community partners, and volunteers held several fun-filled distribution events across Pennsylvania. Hundreds of students and their families gathered at these events to receive their brand-new backpacks filled with supplies — all thanks to you!
We continue to collect funds year-round to purchase necessary backpacks and school supplies for next year.
How you can help:
- Make a financial contribution and we will purchase and distribute the backpacks and supplies.
The average cost:
- $25.00 will purchase an elementary school backpack+ supplies
- $35.00 will purchase a middle school backpack+ supplies
- $45.00-$50.00 will purchase a high school backpack + supplies
- Hold a collection event at your work, church or organization and bring your donations to one of our regional offices by September 1, 2024 for distribution to students in need.
Send your contribution check to:
Volunteers of America of Pennsylvania, Attn: Operation Backpack,
2112 Walnut Street, Harrisburg, PA 17103
For questions about Operation Backpack® in Pennsylvania, contact Lindsey at lglassberg@voapa.org
Thank you to our Operation Backpack® sponsors:
