How to Donate

Your generous contributions help needy children succeed in school and in life!

If you have backpacks or supplies, please email us at info@yolobackpacks.org or call our third district office at 530-666-8230 to arrange delivery of your items.

We are also accepting cash donations.

Please make your check payable to "Backpacks for Kids" and mail to:

Backpacks for Kids
P.O. Box 1645
Woodland, CA. 95776

Don't forget that 100% of all donations to Backpacks for Kids are reserved for Yolo County children only!  

If you would like to donate backpacks or school supplies, please contact us via email:

info@yolobackpacks.org or phone at 530-666-8230

Donations are tax deductible, subject to the extent of the law under the generosity of the Yolo County Historical Museum.  Tax identification number available upon request. Please consult your tax advisor on how your donation to Yolo County Backpacks for Kids is tax deductible.

Items Currently Needed

All items must be new and unused.  Items will go to children kindergarten to seniors in high schools.  Though all donations are greatly appreciated, only certain items can be accepted. 

We have consulted local schools for the most needed items.  Items such as pencil sharpeners, calculators, and copy paper will be donated directly to schools in need.

Those supply items that are marked with an asterisk are most in demand:

Backpacks—medium to large. Preferably solid colors. (some schools prohibit all red backpacks) No rolling bookbags.

* Single subject notebooks

* 3 subject notebooks

   5 subject notebooks

   Folder dividers
* Tissue
* Hand sanitizer/antibacterial wipes

   Pencils/Pens

   Erasers

   Crayons

   Calculators (scientific)

   Washable markers
* 3 ring binders (2 to 3 inch)
* 9x12 sturdy pocket folders
* Wide-ruled filler paper

   Pencil cases

   Children’s safety scissors
   Index cards

* Colored pencils

   Glue/glue sticks

* Plain white copy paper

Other ways to help...


If  you would like to volunteer for Backpacks for Kids, please email: info@yolobackpacks.org

Or call the Yolo County third district office: 530.666.8230

We especially need volunteers to help with our July 11th Family Fun Day event.