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Backpack Drive

2026 Backpack Drive

Ancaster Community Services will be collecting backpacks filled with school supplies and snacks for students in elementary and high school. Last year, we collected 125 backpacks and we would love to reach this goal again! With more families than ever relying on the Ancaster Food Bank, many are struggling to cover back-to-school costs. Your donations can make a real difference and help local children and teens start the school year ready to succeed.

📆 Deadline: August 12 
📍 Location: Ancaster Community Services (300 Wilson Street East)

We kindly ask that you donate new items only please.

Kinder – Grade 4Grades 5-8Grades 9-12Other Items
  • Backpacks
  • Lunch bags
  • Water bottles
  • Crayons
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Pencils
  • Pencil cases
  • Pencil crayons
  • Backpacks
  • Paper
  • Pens
  • Erasers
  • Pencils
  • Pencil cases
  • Pencil crayons
  • Pencil sharpeners
  • Basic calculators
  • Backpacks
  • Scientific calculator
  • Mechanical pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Lined paper
  • Erasers
  • Pens
  • Juice
  • Kids’ snacks
  • Mac ‘n cheese
  • Breakfast cereal
  • Size 4-6 diapers
  • Baby wipes

For more information, please email fo******@***********************es.ca

Photos from the 2025 Backpack Drive

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