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4th Annual Backpack Giveaway & Resource Fair

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1,000 Bookbags for 1,000 Delaware Students

Back-to-school should be a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many families in Delaware, it is a period of financial stress and worry. Every year, the cost of school supplies rises, leaving families with an enormous burden to shoulder. This year, it’s estimated that families will spend between $200 to $300 per child on school supplies. Without these critical items, our children’s success in the classroom and confidence are in jeopardy.

United Way of Delaware’s 4th Annual Bookbag Giveaway and Resource Fair helps to lift this burden for local families by providing bookbags and essential school supplies for students.

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But in order to meet the rising need this year, we need support from the community and generous people like you.

Join us as we stand with our families and children in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. With your financial support we can ensure that every child has the resources they need to start their school year off strong.

Your tax-deductible donation doesn’t only provide essential supplies for children in need, your gift shows them that they’re not alone and that the community cares about their future.

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Giveaway Locations

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Dover Library

35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901

Saturday, August 10th
12pm – 2pm

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Wilmington Public Library

10 E 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

Saturday, August 17th
10:00 pm – 2:00pm

Make a donation to support students

Calling All Volunteers

We are actively looking for trusted adults to help us out the day of the giveaways. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering to help out during the event, please click here to learn more and sign up.

young students walking through Delaware elementary school

1000 Bookbags for 1000 Delaware Students

Back-to-school should be a time of excitement and anticipation, but for many families in Delaware, it is a period of financial stress and worry. Every year, the cost of school supplies rises, leaving families with an enormous burden to shoulder. This year, it’s estimated that families will spend between $200 to $300 per child on school supplies. Without these critical items, our children’s success in the classroom and confidence are in jeopardy.

United Way of Delaware’s 4th Annual Bookbag Giveaway and Resource Fair helps to lift this burden for local families by providing bookbags and essential school supplies for students.

But in order to meet the rising need this year, we need support from the community and generous people like you.

Join us as we stand with our families and children in New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties. With your financial support we can ensure that every child has the resources they need to start their school year off strong.

Your tax-deductible donation doesn’t only provide essential supplies for children in need, your gift shows them that they’re not alone and that the community cares about their future.

Event Locations

DOVER LIBRARY

Dover, DE

 

35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, DE 19901

 

Saturday, August 10, 2024

12 pm – 2 pm

WILMINGTON LIBRARY

Wilmington, DE

 

10 E 10th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801

 

Saturday, August 17, 2024

10 am – 2 pm

Volunteer Opportunities

We are actively looking for trusted adults to help us out the day of the giveaways. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering to help out during the event, please click here to learn more and sign up.

What Does Your Donation Buy?

Every donation, big or small, can make a world of difference for a child in need. Together, we can ensure that every child in Delaware steps into this school year equipped with the tools they need to learn and grow. It’s not just about supplies—it’s about empowering our youth for a brighter tomorrow.

All contributions will help provide these items for children in the First State:

Pre-K and Kindergarten

School Supply LisT

Pencils

Pencil Case

Erasers

Sharpeners

Glue Sticks

Markers

Crayons or colored pencils

Scissors

Pocket Folders

Wide Rule Notebooks

Hand Sanitizer

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade

School Supply LisT

Pencils

Erasers

Sharpeners

Pencil Case

Loose leaf paper Wide Rule

Spiral Notebook (wide – lined)

Crayons

Highlighters

Pocket folders

Colored Pencils

Indexed Cards (optional)

Glue Sticks

Pens

Hand Sanitizer

4th and 5th Grade

School Supply LisT

Pencils

Erasers

Sharpeners

Pencil Case

Spiral Notebook (wide – lined)

Composition Notebook

Loose leaf paper Wide Rule

Binder

Crayons

Highlighters

Pocket folders

Colored Pencils

Indexed Cards (optional)

Glue Sticks

Pens

Hand Sanitizer

Middle and High School

School Supply List

Pencils

Pens

Pencil Case

Erasers

Sharpeners

Pocket Folders

Binder

Index Cards

Highlighters

Markers

Wide Rule Loose Leaf Paper

Spiral Notebooks/composition books

Purchase back-to-school items from our AmazonWishlist:

Or, give a financial gift and we’ll make the purchase!