2022 CrossNet Backpack Giveaway Event!

CrossNet is once again sponsoring a one-day Backpack Giveaway & More Event on Tuesday, August 9th, time to be determined.  This year we are anticipating to handout over 500 backpacks to students in grades K-12.  In addition to backpacks and school supplies, Anchored Ministries will be there to with back to school clothing, food, and many other resources all for FREE!

Every backpack given through our event is filled with brand new school supplies so that the students will feel confident and empowered to start a new year.

We have compiled grade lists to make shopping easier! There are four grade-specific lists below. Choose a grade level, click on the link, print the flyer and have fun shopping! Or shop for many different items by clicking on the Donation Drive List.

Backpack Donation Drive List

Please consider donating backpacks and supplies in anyway that suits you best. Get your children, co-workers, small groups, churches, and organizations involved! See below for some suggestions:

  • Host a backpack and supply drive. We are hoping to collect and giveaway 600 backpacks and school supplies. We have 15 bins available to put in your church or business to collect supplies if so desired.
  • Toiletries. In addition to school supplies we like to offer toothpaste and toothbrushes to each student if we have them available.
  • Financial Donations. Financial donations will go towards purchasing backpacks, supplies, and ice cream for the kids.
  • Amazon Wish List. If you like shopping online check out our Amazon Wish List for specific items that are needed. Click here for our Amazon Wish List
  •  Age Specific Shopping Lists.  These lists are available as a guideline if you want to specifically shop for a student(s).
  • Volunteering Needs:  You can sign up online below!
    • Volunteers to receive and organize donations and fill backpacks prior to our event. 
    • Volunteers to give free haircuts throughout the day
    • Volunteers to serve as an event nurse through the day

You can also volunteer during our event on Tuesday, August 10th and/or at our SORT WEEK, Monday-Thursday, August 1-4.  Contact Lisa at lisa@elancocross.org if you are interested.  See link below for more details.

MORE INFORMATION

TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE!

Thank you!