BackPack drive 2024

Accepting pre-filled backpacks from June 3 to July 19

Drop off: 3663 Pacific Ave, Livermore

Time: M-F 9am to 5pm

Contact: (925) 449-5845 or carla@trivalleyhaven.org

Click here to see supply list for pre-filled backpacks.

 

Every year, Tri-Valley Haven distributes over 600 backpacks to elementary, middle, and high school students.

Guidelines

Below is a list of suggested items of backpack supplies separated by school level. These items are merely suggestions and are not meant to be restrictive.

Donations of pre-filled backpacks will be accepted at our community building (3663 Pacific Avenue in Livermore) starting June 3rd until July 19th. Our community building is open on weekdays from 9 AM – 5 PM.

For questions, please contact our Director of Homeless Services at Carla@trivalleyhaven.org

 

FAQs

  • Can I drop off just supplies or just backpacks?
    • Yes, but we prefer backpacks with supplies inside ready to go. Please label backpacks by school grade.
  • Can I volunteer?
    • Yes, you can volunteer to assemble backpacks that are not filled or you can volunteer on distribution day. If you are not already a volunteer with us, please fill out the application here.
  • Do I have to use the list featured below?
    • The supply lists are suggestions of what you can fill the backpacks with – not a mandatory rule.
    • Too see recommended supply list, click here.
  • I am part of a group that would like to host donations for this event.
    • That’s great! Please reach out to Carla to coordinate further at carla@trivalleyhaven.org

 

SUPPLY LIST

Pre-K/Kindergarten

 1 – Box of Crayons 24/Pkg 1 – Bottle of School Glue
12 – No. 2 Pencils 1 – Pkg of Wipes
1 – Pink Eraser 1 – Bottle of Hand Sanitizer
1 – Package Washable Markers 8/Pkg 1 – Pair of Blunt Tip Scissors
2 – Glue Sticks  1 – Pencil Box
1 – Face Mask 3 – Pocket Folders

Elementary School

12 – #2 Pencils 5 – Pocket Folders
1 – Box of Crayons 24/Pkg 1 – Pkg. colored pencils
2 – Glue Sticks 2 – Pkg Wide Ruled Lined Paper
2 – Pkg Wide Ruled Paper 8 – Broad Tip Markers
2 – Pink Eraser 1 – Binder
1 – Package Washable Markers 8/Pkg 1 – Construction paper, assorted colors
1 – Pair of Blunt Tip Scissors 4 – Wide Ruled Spiral Bound Notebooks
1 – Pencil Case/box

Middle School

12 – #2 Pencils 2 – 1″ Binders
2 – Pink Eraser 1 – Pkg. of Subject Dividers
1 – Scissors 2- Glue sticks
1 – Pencil Case/Box 1- Face Mask
10 – Pocket Folders 1 – Hand Sanitizer
2 – Pkg. Lined Paper 1 – Planner
6 – Spiral Notebooks 1 pkg index cards
2 – Pack of Pens Post-its
1 – Ruler 1 – Wite Out
1 – Pkg.Colored Pencils Locker padlock
1 – Bottle of White Glue 1 – Pkg. Washable Felt Markers
1- Pack of Highlighters

High School

12 – #2 Pencils 1 – Planner
1 – Bottle of White Glue 3 – Highlighter Pens
1 – Pink Eraser 3 – Mechanical Pencils
2 – Pack of Pens 1 – Pkg Pencil Leads
1 – Pkg. Washable Felt Markers 2 – Glue Sticks
1 – Pair of Scissors 1- Face Mask
1 – Pencil Case 1 – Hand Sanitizer
10 – Pocket Folders 1 – pkg Index Cards
2 – Pkg. Lined Notebook Paper 1 – Post-its
1 – 1″ Binders 1 – Wite Out
1 – Geometry Set 1 – Locker Padlock
1 – Scientific Calculator 1 – Pack of Subject Dividers
1 – Ruler

Crisis Calls

Pounds of Food Distributed

DV Bednights

Backpacks distributed

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Tri-Valley Haven Community Building:
3663 Pacific Avenue, Livermore, CA 94550

Counseling and Administrative Offices:
925.449.5845

Crisis Line:
1.800.884.8119

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