It may feel early, but students in the North Valley head back to the classroom in late July, long before the traditional post Labor Day start of many years gone by—which means Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center’s annual School Supply Drive is already underway!

In 2024, we provided over 650 packed backpacks—and we expect even more requests this year.

Now through July 11, we’re collecting backpacks, markers and paper and all types of school supplies for distribution in Cave Creek and Black Canyon City.

Distribution is Saturday, July 12 in Cave Creek and Saturday, July 19 in Black City. Daisy Mountain Fire and Medical will be on site for both events (always a hit with the kids) and Kids Need to Read and Desert Foothills Library’s 400 Books 4 Kids will be on-site making sure that every student leaves with new books.

An Amazon Wish List makes donating simple. Just click on our QR code and you’re connected.