As the school year approaches, let’s show students that we got their backs!
Join UJA for We Got Your Back, a school supply drive to package and distribute completed backpacks for students in our community experiencing vulnerability. Presented by UJA Women's Philanthropy, this annual initiative ensures these students can head back to school confidently with all the essentials.
Thanks to the generous support of JCC Maccabi, 400 fully packed backpacks have already been secured, allowing us to distribute more than 800 backpacks this year.
In addition, a water bottle, pencil case, and lunchbox have been secured for the 400+ backpacks our community will put together—thanks to the generous sponsorship of HumanBranding, Abbott Dental, and our committee chairs. As a result, we are not collecting these items this year.
HOW TO HELP:
1. Register for one or more of the supplies needed.
- Backpack
- Binder
- Non-perishable, nut-free, kosher snacks
- Package of pens and/or pencils
- Package of markers or pencil crayons
By registering and telling us what supplies you’re committing to, it helps us determine how many backpacks we can provide and how close we are to meeting our goal of 800+ completed backpacks.
2. Start shopping.
Please remember that the backpacks are for children of all ages, including teenagers.
3. Pack up all your items and bring them to your selected drop-off location during your chosen dates. All items will be packaged and shared with families in need throughout the GTA via UJA’s partner agencies.
DROP-OFF INFORMATION:
· Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
· Tuesday, July 28 and Wednesday, July 29, 2026 | 9:00 AM–8:00 PM
Drop-off locations are situated throughout the GTA.
Please choose your preferred location upon registering.
Please note: if you are unable to drop off supplies on the designated dates but would still like to participate, please contact Magdalena at [email protected].
