Back-to-School Backpack Drive: Help Us
Connections by Power Kids Club is proud to host a Back-to-School Backpack Drive to benefit JL Blessings, a nonprofit dedicated to serving families and individuals in need with compassion and care.
As the school year begins, many students lack the basic essentials that help them succeed. With your support, we can equip them with the supplies they need to feel prepared, confident, and cared for.
Donation Drop-Off Details
Dates:
September 2 – October 2, 2025
Location:
Room 105, Congers Learning Center
Packing Day:
September 29, 2025
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Room 105, Clarkstown Learning Center
Accepted Donation Items
We are collecting new items in the following categories:
Backpacks & Clothing:
Underwear, socks, gloves, hats, hand and feet warmers
Water:
Bottled water or hydrating bottles (no glass)
Non-Perishable Snacks:
Granola bars, fruit snacks, apple sauce cups, tuna (pull tab), peanut butter (no glass), potato chips, candy bars, cough drops, gum
Hygiene & Sanitary Products:
Toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, tissues, wipes, hand lotion, first aid items, combs/brushes, nail clippers, toilet paper, paper towels, dental floss
School Supplies & Notes:
Books, stationery, and handwritten positive notes (with a first name) to encourage and uplift each student
Our goal is to fill at least 25 backpacks with these essentials and send students into the school year ready to thrive.
Donate Online Through Our Amazon Wish List
If you are unable to drop off items in person, you can still support the drive by purchasing from our Amazon Registry. Items will ship directly to the organizing team.
Back Pack Drive by Connections by Power Kids Club to benefit JL Blessings
Contact Us
If you have any questions or would like to get more involved, contact us at powerkids.ny@gmail.com.
About the Organizers
Connections by Power Kids Club creates community-based programs and outreach opportunities that empower children and families to give back and grow together.
JL Blessings is a nonprofit organization committed to serving under-resourced individuals through donation drives, outreach initiatives, and intentional acts of service. Learn more at www.jlblessings.org/jlgives.
Let’s work together to ensure everyone has the essentials they need to live with dignity, comfort, and hope. Every donation—big or small—helps meet a real need and shows someone they are not alone.
