YMCA Backpack Drive
JULY 10 - 28
Show 3rd graders in the Mid-South that you’ve got their back by donating a backpack to the YMCA Backpack Drive!
Research shows that students who are not proficient by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. The YMCA and Action News 5 are working to support 3rd graders to help them have a successful school career by getting the supplies they need this year!
You can help by donating a new backpack and supplies to any YMCA location.
Backpacks and supplies that are donated will be delivered to schools across the Mid-South!
From July 10 - 28 visit any of the following YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South locations to drop off a new backpack and supplies:
Church Health YMCA, Cordova Family YMCA, Georgette & Cato Johnson YMCA, Fogelman Downtown YMCA, Millington Family YMCA, Ric Nuber YMCA, Olive Branch Family YMCA, YMCA at Schilling Farms.
Suggested Supplies:
- 1 Backpack
- 12 #2 Wooden Pencils
- 1 Pack Red Pens
- 2 Yellow Highlighters
- 2 Packs Notebook Paper (wide-ruled)
- 3 Black & White Composition Note Books
- 1 Box 24 Ct Crayons
- 1 Box 12 Ct Colored Pencils
- 1 Box 8 Ct Washable Markers
- 2 Yellow Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 2 Red Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 2 Blue Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 2 Purple Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 2 Orange Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 2 Green Plastic Folders with Prongs
- 10 Manilla File Folders, Letter Size
- 1 Pair of Scissors (blunt tip)
- 3 Glue Sticks, Washable
- 2 Rolls Transparent Tape
- 2 Packages Dry Erase Markers
- 1 Flair Pens, Black
- 1 Pencil Pouch with Zipper
- 1 Pair Headphones
- 2 2in Binder
To donate a backpack online:
To make a monetary donation online:
