This page provides information about donating backpacks to Friendly Center for our July 29, 2026 distribution. Backpack pickup registration will open soon. Please check back for updates.
Donate the backpacks and school supplies that kids need to be successful in school. Backpacks will be distributed to students in our after-school programs and families working within our case management programs.
Simply schedule your drop-off appointment, then purchase backpacks to fill with the list of items needed and bring to your drop-off appointment. These will be handed out on Wednesday, July, 29th, 2026.
Suggested Items
Not all items are required.
• 1” Binder
• 12 pk #2 pencils
• 12 pk Colored pencils
• Small Pencil Sharpener
• 24 pk Crayons
• 12 pk Markers
• Liquid Glue
• Spiral Notebook (Wide or College-rules)
• Index Cards
• Reusable Water Bottle
• Glue Stick
• Highlighters
• Erasers
• Pencil Box
• 50-96 pk Colored construction paper
• 100-150 pk Lined paper (wide or college-ruled)
• 5/8ct Index Dividers
• 4ct Expo markers
• Tape
• Pencil Case
Collection Date
Monday, July 27, 2026
Drop-off Location
6688 Beach Blvd, Buena Park, CA 90621 & 147 W Rose Ave, Orange, CA 92867
All drop-offs are by appointment only. Family Resource Center drop offs are July 27th only. Our admin office has more dates available.
If none of the dates work for you, please reach out to info@friendlycenter.org and we will make arrangements.