Thanks to the generous support of donors, 1,558 students from 50 schools received a backpack filled with supplies and a needed boost to start the 2025 school year. 100% of requests were met.
You've made this year's Backpack and School Supplies Drive one of the biggest to date, raising more than $86,000 in monetary and in-kind donations. On behalf of our students, we thank you for making a difference.
Since 2021, the TDSB Backpack and School Supplies Drive has raised over $330,000 in monetary and in-kind donations and has impacted 6,567 students. This campaign and the Winter Outerwear Drive furthers TDSB’s strategic directions to “belong”, “achieve” and “thrive” by removing barriers to students’ learning and ensure they feel a sense of belonging to focus on achievement in and out of the classroom.
We continue to accept donations throughout the year.
Here’s how you can help:
- Make a monetary donation towards the purchase of a backpack and supplies or outerwear on .
- Spread the word with colleagues, friends and family.
NOTE: Due to potential health & safety, hygiene, sorting and storage limitations, the TDSB can only accept new items.