More Operation Backpack Drop-Off Locations in the Woodlands

THE WOODLANDS, TX —As part of the annual parade of back-to-school preparations, the YMCA of Greater Houston is rolling out this year's Operation Backpack.
The annual event asks area residents to purchase school supplies and a backpack and drop the package off at a YMCA or participating area businesses. The donation drive runs until Aug. 12.

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School Supply list:

1 package of pens
1 package of #2 pencils
1 pencil sharpener
1 eraser
1 24-pack of crayons or 8-pack of markers or colored pencils
1 12-inch ruler
1 pair of child safety scissors
2 pocket folders
2 spiral notebooks (100 sheets each)
1 one-inch wide binder
1 glue bottle or glue stick
1 roll of tape
School box for storing supplies
1 12" Ruler
1 package ruled looseleaf 8.5 x 11 paper (wide ruled)
1 new backpack

Additional drop-off locations in The Woodlands and Shenandoah:

Businesses:

Merchants Choice Payment Solutions
128 Vision Park Blvd Suite 300
Shenandoah, TX 77384

Woodforest National Bank Traditional
1508 Research Forest Drive
Shenandoah, TX 77381

First Choice ER:

The Woodlands
10333 Kuykendahl, Ste. B
The Woodlands, Tx 77382
832-381-1999

The Woodlands – Creekside
26306 Kuykendahl Rd
Tomball, Tx 77375
346-331-6300