Thursday, September 4, 2014

2014 Office Depot Foundation National Backpack Program Helps Children Start School on The Right Foot




Most children look forward to the beginning of the new school year.  But for those in families where money is tight, this can be a challenging time.  That’s why as school is getting ready to begin around the country, the Office Depot Foundation is helping deserving children like these start school on the right foot.

In 2014, the Foundation is donating 350,000 sackpacks to children in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and a number of other countries through its National Backpack Program, which is now in its 14th year.  By the end of this year, Office Depot and the Office Depot Foundation will have given away more than 3.3 million backpacks and sackpacks since the National Backpack Program began in 2001.  




The specially designed sackpacks come in seven bright and colorful designs that are new for 2014.  Each one includes a zippered pouch containing a pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, six-inch ruler and four crayons. The sackpacks do not have any Office Depot Foundation or Office Depot logos or markings.

You can learn more about the National Backpack Program at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nEro-nU6Vs&feature=youtu.be

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My Thoughts 
Office Depot is making a difference all over the world this back to school season. They are making sure no child goes without by offering up some nifty sack-packs and school supplies to go along with them. The bags come in a variety of cool deigns flowers and stars. They are sturdy bags that will work great for carrying books but will also come in handy for lunging clothes to gym class or for extra curricular activities. 



Inside each bag is another fun surprise. Each sackpack includes some much needed school supplies including a pen, pencil, crayons, a pencil sharpener and even a ruler. All these items are packed inside a clear zippered pencil case. 

My children were really impressed with the quality of these items but we are even more impressed by the generosity of the Office Depot. In these difficult economic times it's not always easy for parents to stay ahead of the game. There are so many expenses this time of year, its nice to know someone is looking out for the kids to make sure they have the tools they need to further their education.



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