Mother expresses gratitude for Backpack for Kids; deadline to register Monday

When Wendy’s 7-year-old daughter gets her new backpack and school supplies every summer, she is super excited.

“She get’s so excited,” her mother said. “Her eyes light up.”

Wendy is brought to tears. She tears up because she is humbled by the gift.

Volunteers pack items for the Backpack for Kids program. Donations are still need. See a list below.

Wendy’s daughter is one of about 650 children who annually receive new backpacks and school supplies from the Backpack for Kids program, which is sponsored by First Call for Help.

The deadline to register for the program is Monday.

Students entering grades pre-K through high school, who reside and attend school in Ellis County, are eligible to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and a hygiene bag through the program.

Register for a backpack online at http://firstcallelliscounty.com/Backpacks-for-Kids or call 785-623-2800 to reserve one over the phone.

 

(Read more: Hays Post)