Backpacks & School Supply Give-Away

August 30, 2024
4 P.M. - 7 P.M. 

Why Are We Giving Away School Supplies?

Arborway Community Church is a church that wants the best for our Jamaica Plain and he surrounding neighborhoods. We want to see children and families flourish! We also know that this time of year can be expensive and difficult for a lot of families. We are partnering with Boston's parents to get kids ready for the school year.

The Backpack

Each backpack that you reserve is a 19 inch dome zipper bag. They are made out of a durable canvas vinyl material. We have several different styles and you will be able to choose the backpack that works best for your student. Show up early for more choices.

The School Supplies

Each backpack is filled with school supplies that are packaged in a plastic bag inside the backpack. The contents are listed below.
  • 19 Inch Backpack (assorted colors)
  • 1 One Subject Spiral Notebook (70 Pages, Assorted Colors)
  • 3 Two-Pocket Organizer Folders (Assorted Colors)
  • 1 Zip Top Canvas Pencil Case (Assorted Colors)\
  • 5 #2 Pencils\5 Ballpoint Ink Pens (2 Black, 2 Blue, 1 Red)
  • 1 Pencil Sharpener with Dome Lid (Collects Shavings, Assorted Colors)\5 Crayons
  • 1 Twelve-Inch Ruler (Includes Metric Centimeters, Assorted Colors)
  • 1 Five-Inch Blunt Tip Safety Scissor (For Righties & Lefties Both!)
  • 2 Highlighters
  • 2 Easy Twist-Up Glue Sticks (Washable)
  • 3 Pink Erasers

The Whole Kit

All together we hope that these supplies will help get your kid (or kids) started on the school year. Most of our backpacks come in black, green, red, and blue. Come early to get first choice on color.

How it Works

Register

Register for one or more of our 250 free backpacks on our registration site. Backpacks are limited so please only reserve what you need and if you reserve a backpack, please show up to get it or let us know you will not be able to make it.

Come to Arborway Park

To pick up your backpack(s), please travel to Arborway Community Church  on August 30. Arrive at your scheduled time. Look for signs, a table, and a group of people with green Arborway shirts on.

440 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130

Grab Your Backpack, Stay for a movie if you Want

Give us your name, and we will provide your reserved backpack(s). We have a limited amount and probably will not be able to provide more than you registered for. After you picked up your backpack, we would love for you to stay for our free family movie night at the park.

Backpack Pick-Up Information

Date: August 30, 2024
Location: Arborway Community Church
440 Centre St. Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Time: 4 P.M. - 7 P.M.
Cost: FREE! But registration is required for us to save you a backpack.