Salado Project Backpack
Project Backpack is a community-wide project that involves both fundraising and distribution of backpacks filled with grade specific school supplies to qualifying children in the Salado Independent School District that need assistance.
Project Backpack first began in 2009 as a community-wide fundraising effort. Originally the fundraiser monies were used to purchase backpacks alone. The backpacks supplemented the Back-to-School program that had already been in place through Salado Family Relief since after the organization became a 501 (c) in 1997. Salado’s generosity has allowed this fundraiser to grow each year so that it now covers most of the cost of both the backpacks and the school supplies. Last year Project Backpack spent approximately $8500.00 and served 88 families and 259 students in the Salado Independent School.
As Salado continues to grow, the number of families participating in Project Backpack has also grown. There was a significant increase in participating families last year and it is expected that there will be an increase in participation again this year with supply costs only increasing. The Salado Family Relief board has been actively working on ways to reduce the average cost of the supply kits and the backpacks to help cover the expected increase of participation in the upcoming year.
The Salado Family Relief board wishes to thank all who have contributed to meeting the needs of families and school kids in our community. “The generosity of the Village churches, businesses, and individual citizens is so appreciated,” said Marilyn Griffin. Griffin has helped to coordinate the fundraiser each year. “By covering most of the cost to Salado Family Relief for the Back-to-School Program, Project Backpack enables the SFR board to meet additional needs for families such as supplemental support for utilities and rent payments.”
15th Annual Back-to-School Project Backpack – 2023-2024
Salado Family Relief will be assisting families in need with a school supply package for Salado ISD students in grades Pre-K-12th for the 2023-2024 school year.
Annual Backpack Fundraiser:
The 15th Annual Project Backpack Fundraiser this year will be from Sunday, July 9, 2023 to Sunday, July 30, 2023. You can provide much-needed school supplies for Salado students in need. Families are selected and served by Salado Family Relief. Donations of any amount will be accepted and all donations are tax-deductible.
HOW TO GIVE:
If you would like to provide an online donation for a backpack for a Salado ISD child, click here.
If you would like to provide an online donation for back-to-school supplies for a Salado ISD child, click here.
By Mail: Please send to Salado Family Relief at PO Box 461, Salado, TX 76571
15th Annual Backpack Distribution:
Salado Family Relief has set dates to hand out school supplies and backpacks to families for the 2023-2024 school year.
When: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 5-7 pm and Thursday, August 3, 2023 from 5-7 pm
Where: Salado Presbyterian Church
If your children are in need of back to school supplies, click here to fill out the application and form. Inquires and questions can be sent to SFRSalado@gmail.com.
Parents will need to bring the following items to show eligibility for school supplies.
- Proof of enrollment in Salado ISD
- One of the following (Medicaid letter, SSI disability card, Texas Lone Star Card, CHIP or WIC card.)
- Photo identification.