Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive

June 18 - July 22, 2025

Support Matthew 25: Ministries’ Back to School Giveaway on August 5, 2025 

Matthew 25: Ministries invites you to participate in the 2025 Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive, benefiting our Back to School Giveaway on August 5, 2025. Help us provide children in our Greater Cincinnati community with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom this year! 

Requested Items: We’re asking for donations of fully packed backpacks with the following items: 

  • 1 Backpack (17″)
  • 2 Notebooks
  • 1 Pencil Pouch
  • 2 Glue Sticks
  • 1 Set of 12 Colored Pencils
  • 1 Set of 10 Pens
  • 1 Set of 10 Pencils

Amazon Shopping List Instructions: We’ve created an Amazon Shopping List where participants can purchase all the needed supplies in an easy to access location.

  • Visit Matthew 25’s Amazon Pack a Backpack Shopping List and sign in.
  • Add all items to your cart. Uncheck “This is a gift.”
  • Adjust quantities if ordering for multiple backpacks.
  • At checkout, ship items either to your home (to pack yourself) or directly to Matthew 25.

PACK A BACKPACK AT HOME

  • Purchase supplies from our Amazon Shopping List.
  • Pack the items into the backpack.
  • Drop it off at: the Servants Volunteer Entrance of Matthew 25: Ministries’ main building during regular business hours. 

SHIP A PACKED BACKPACK TO MATTHEW 25

  • Purchase supplies from our Amazon Shopping List.
  • At checkout, select to ship to:

    Matthew 25: Ministries – Pack a Backpack
    11060 Kenwood Rd
    Cincinnati, OH 45242
    Phone: (513) 793-6256

HOST A PACK A BACKPACK EVENT

  • Organize a drive at your workplace, school, or church.
  • We’ll provide resources to help you run a successful event.
  • Contact Michelle Jones if interested.
    michelle@m25m.org | (513) 793-6256

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