Pack a Backpack School Supply Drive

Benefiting our Back to School Giveaway on August 4, 2026.

June 17 - July 21, 2026

Help provide children in our Greater Cincinnati community with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom this year!

Requested Items

Matthew 25 is seeking donations of fully-packed backpacks with the following items: 

  • 1 Backpack (15″ or 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 have 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.

Interested making a financial donation to help us provide school supplies?

Donate online to support our ‘Pack A Backpack’ School Supply Drive

PACK A BACKPACK AT HOME

  • Purchase supplies from our Amazon Shopping List.
  • Pack the items into the backpack.
  • Drop-off at: the Volunteer Entrance of Matthew 25: Ministries’ main building, located at 11060 Kenwood Rd, during regular business hours. 

SEND PACKED BACKPACKS TO M25M

  • 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.
  • Fill out and use these resources to help you promote and host a successful event.
  • Please contact Michelle Jones if interested, via email at [email protected] or phone at (513) 793-6256

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