November 1st - December 5th
Our Goal?
$30,000
Colorado Gives is our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Why?
So we can partner with additional schools & serve more students in Douglas County & Littleton Public School Districts.
How will we do it?
We are expanding our square footage to give us needed room to pack more bags, boxes & hold larger volunteer & giveback events.
How can you help?
Every dollar makes a difference!
Here's what it can buy...
Weekend bag of food ($10)
Family Food Box ($60)
6-foot folding table ($66)
8-foot folding table ($192)
4 Tier Steel Shelves ($240)
Stainless Steel Table ($308)
Weekend Food for 50 Kids ($500)
Family Food Boxes for 16 Families ($1000)
Glass Front Refrigerator ($3200)
Glass Front Freezer ($3865)
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is my donation tax deductible?
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Yes. Backpack Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization recognized by the IRS, ID 84-3290134.
What is Colorado Give Day?
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Each December, Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits.
Why give during the Colorado Gives window, November 1st-December 5th?
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The more Backpack Society raises, the more we get of the Incentive Fund. The Colorado Gives Day Incentive Fund is a fund established by Colorado Gives Foundation and FirstBank, to amplify charitable donations made on Colorado Gives Day
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​About Backpack Society
What do we do?
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Backpack Society's mission is to to remove food insecurity as an obstacle for children so they can grow, learn, and thrive
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We provide food to kids on weekends and breaks when they don't have access to food at school
How do we do it?
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We partner with schools to identify kids in need
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Programs include:
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Student Weekend Bags, providing 6 easy to prepare meals​
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Family Food Box, filled with produce, meats, dairy, eggs & pantry items
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School Pantry, an in school pantry filled with grab and go snacks
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Crisis Boxes, for use in an emergency situation providing food for 24hrs & basic toiletries
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Who do we serve?
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Students in Douglas County and Littleton Public School Districts
How will we use your donation?
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Colorado Gives donations will help to fund an expansion into the space next door.
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The expansion will allow us the space to take on the rest of the Douglas County schools in our territory and all of the remaining Littleton Public schools.
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Specifically the donations will be used to helping us to buy shelves, tables, freezers, refrigerators and food.
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We will also be able to host larger corporate and community groups for volunteer & giveback events, which will help to increase our monetary and food donations in the future.
How much are we hoping to raise during Colorado Gives 2023?
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Our goal is $30,000. Colorado Gives is our biggest fund raiser of the year!