School Backpack Drive Kicks Off In San Diego County

SAN DIEGO, CA — North Island Credit Union launched a school backpack drive Tuesday in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego for local elementary and middle school students.

It's the fifth year the organizations have partnered to help students start the school year ready to learn.

"We believe in supporting our local youth and investing in their future — and that starts with education," North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O’Connell. "This backpack drive is one small way we can help ensure that every child starts the school year feeling prepared and confident. We invite our members and entire community to join us in making a difference — every backpack donated is a step toward helping a student succeed."

Community members can drop off school backpacks through July 19 at any branch location in San Diego County.

Donated backpacks should be new and appropriate for elementary and middle school students. The credit union will fill all donated backpacks with school supplies. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego will distribute the stuffed backpacks to Boys & Girls Club kids in need in time for the new school year.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego serve kids ages 5 to 18 at 23 community-based sites countywide. Members receive the basic necessities to start the school year off right through the organization's Back 2 School Drive.