Fill a Backpack Returns to St. Paul's Episcopal Church

St. Paul's Episcopal Church is collecting backpacks and supplies for children to support Project Just Because's "Fill a Backpack" program. The drive will continue until Aug. 11

Collection hours are 10:30 a.m. to noon on Sundays, 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays. The church is at 61 Wood St., Hopkinton.

Other churches also are participating. Christ Church in Medway is also collecting donations. Please contact the St. Paul’s Office at 508-435-4536 if you are interested in helping, or simply drop Fill a Backpack items off during collection times.

"Project Just Because is trying to fill more than 2,000 backpacks to supply children in need, so that they will have what they need to start the school year on a positive note."

What is needed? The list: backpacks, pencil sharpeners, glue sticks, lunch bags and lunch boxes, rulers, filler paper, scissors, calculators, protractors, pencil cases 1-subject notebooks, and pencil cases. Gift cards for Wal-Mart or Target also are welcome. 

About St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is called to be an embracing, nourishing and life-giving family in Christ.  St. Paul’s members believe they are called to care for each other, for the community and for the world.   For more information call 508-435-4536 or visit http://stpaulhopkinton.org/.

About Project Just Because

Project Just Because supports families in need by providing them with necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, blankets and bedding.  PJB runs 19 programs throughout the year, including the PJB Hopkinton Food Pantry.  Call 508-435-6511 or visit www.projectjustbecause.org for more information about programs and donations.