Project Backpack: Back to School Supply Fair

08/26/2026

📣 Huge shout-out to our incredible sponsors! We couldn’t have done it without your support. Our team is so grateful to have such amazing partners behind us, thank you for believing in our vision and helping us bring this event to life. 🎒🎉

08/17/2026

We did it! 👏🏼 Project Backpack’s Back-to-School Supply Drive was a huge success. Thanks to our amazing community for showing up and making it possible. Hundreds of students will walk into their classrooms this year with the supplies they need to learn, grow, and thrive. 🎒📚

08/12/2026

A huge thanks goes out to all of our amazing volunteers who made this year’s Project Backpack a success! 🎉 We truly appreciate all the hard work and effort that was put in and couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. 🎒❤️

07/31/2026

Tomorrow is the day! 📣🎒 Join us for our Back-to-School Supply Drive with FREE school supplies for students, local vendors and resources, food, music and more! See you there rain or shine! 🎉

07/30/2026

Looking forward to this Saturday! 🎉

Project Backpack is coming on Saturday, August 1, from 9 am to 1 pm. Get a backpack full of supplies, discover local resources, and more. Go to project-backpack.elgin.edu for eligibility information and more.

07/30/2026

📣 THIS SATURDAY! 📣 You won’t want to miss it. 🎉 Join us for our annual Project Backpack Back-to-School Supply Drive with FREE school supplies, local vendors and resources, food, music, and fun! 😊

07/29/2026

Thank you to the Explore Elgin Area group for all your help in getting our event put together!

07/29/2026

THIS SATURDAY!! 🎒 Join us for Project Backpack’s Back-to-School Supply Drive. Held at Elgin Community College, Building J from 9 am - 1 pm. 🎉

**please visit our website for more details as eligibility is decided on district and registration is required for school supplies.

07/18/2026

Make a difference this school year and join us for our Back-to-School Supply Drive! 🎒Grab new backpacks and school supplies, visit local resource booths and organizations, and grab some snacks, and refreshments! 🎉 Happening on August 1st from 9am - 1pm at Elgin Community College. We look forward to seeing you there. 😊

Please visit our website for more information and eligibility.

07/10/2026

We are looking forward to this year’s Project Backpack Back-to-School Supply Drive! 🎒📚 Don’t forget to save the date for Saturday, August 1, 2026. Located at Elgin Community College in Building J. ✨