Help Reston Interfaith Help Kids Get Ready for School

Thinking about Back to School shopping soon? Remember that some of the community's needy families could use your help.

Reston Interfaith is about to kick off its annual Back to School Drive to gather backpacks and other school supplies for kids.

Last year, RI's Back to School Drive equipped over 2,200 children in the Reston-Herndon area from kindergarten to high school with new backpacks, the nonprofit said.

Reston Interfaith is partnering with Kids R First, a local volunteer organization dedicated to preparing kids for their academic futures. The goal is to give 2,600 backpacks to Reston Interfaith clients as well as other local students who receive free or reduced cost school meals.

In addition, new underwear for elementary age children and $25 gift cards for Payless are collected for Reston Interfaith’s young clients to get a new pair of shoes.

Here is what you need to know:

They can only accept newly purchased backpacks. Please, no bags with wheels or corporate logos. Larger sized 25-30 liter size backpacks are preferred. 

Click here to fill out the Back to School drive donation form.

Drop off Back to School Drive items at Reston Interfaith Administrative Offices:

Where:

11150 Sunset Hills Road, Suite 210
Reston, VA 20190

When:

August 5-13, 2013
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5 pm

To sign-up to donate, Click here to fill out the Back to School drive donation form or email Nate King and let us know what you would like to donate.

Questions? Contact Alacia Earley, Volunteer and Drives Manager, 571-323-9568.