Tools for School brings together community agencies, educational institutions, corporate supporters, the general public and the media for the purpose of a common goal – to provide backpacks filled with school supplies for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 whose families have limited resources. In some areas of the Capital Region, the need for backpacks filled with school supplies is as high as 8 in 10 students. Read the summary report.

The annual Tools for School campaign which encourages the community to make contributions in support of the program runs from July through September. Donations can be made at any Staples location. Click here for a complete school supply list.