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Back-to-School Supply Drive

Project Backpack is a community-based initiative led by Elgin Community College (ECC) and other event partners to benefit K-12 and college students in need by offering appropriate resources to start a successful school year.

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Children posing with their new backpacks.

Children posing with their new backpacks.

What We Do

Project Backpack is coordinating backpacks, school supplies, and/or resources for students in need that are enrolled for fall 2023 at Elgin Community College (District 509) or school districts U-46, D300, D301, D303, or D20 - or reside therein. Backpacks will be delivered to the districts for distribution prior to the start of the fall school year and will be available via the ECC Food Pantry for ECC students.

In Their Own Words

More than just an annual supply drive, Project Backpack means a lot to everyone in whatever capacity they participate.