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Collecting School Supplies for Those In Need

By Chestermere Food Bank August 1, 2024

The Chestermere Food Bank is now collecting school supplies for those in need in our community. The Backpack Program provides vital school supplies to local kids who are unable to attend school without the proper essentials. The program equips students with the tools needed to help “even the playing field” and prepare them for a successful school year and beyond. 

Registration runs from July 1 through August 15. Please note that the Chestermere Food Bank cannot guarantee backpacks if registration is not received by August 15. To register, please click here. 

Items needed are:

  • gender neutral backpacks
  • duo tangs
  • loose leaf/graph paper
  • Hilroy notebooks
  • pencil cases
  • pencil crayons
  • HB pencils
  • pencil sharpeners
  • highlighters
  • black or blue pens
  • whiteboard markers
  • white erasers
  • glue sticks
  • sharp scissors
  • metric rulers
  • calculators

Donations may be dropped off in the Chestermere Food Bank bins located at Safeway, No Frills, Chestermere Library, Chestermere Recreation Centre, Sylvan Learning Centre, Chestermere Veterinary Clinic, Re/Max Key, Lake City Cannabis, Scotiabank, ATB, Chestermere Lake Tire and the Whitecappers., or directly at the Chestermere Food Bank




If you are in need of school supplies, please complete this form




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