We are filling children’s backpacks (bought at Walmart for $2-$3) with a variety of school supplies, such as pads of paper, pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks, folders, and notepads. Anything school related is good. Also needed are snacks that any elementary child could open or put in the microwave. Snacks include fruit cups, fruit rolls, juice boxes, energy bars, crackers, ramen noodles and the such. More backpacks and supplies are still needed. Other items than can be included in the backpacks are personal hygiene supplies, such as shampoo, soap, body wash, toothpaste, deodorant and feminine hygiene products. And SOCKS! Lots of new socks, generic and any size and color. The backpacks and socks will be distributed by police and fire department personnel who have identified children or those in need.

 

Items can be dropped off at Christ Church,1213 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87505, where the group there will assemble the backpacks.