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We are thrilled to share our 2024 Backpack Impact Report, which demonstrates the significant impact of your support of the students and educators we serve. We are truly grateful for your dedication to empowering students through education and your generosity in our community. Your commitment is turning pencils into possibilities!

Backpack Impact Numbers

27,420

STUDENTS

44

PALM BEACH COUNTY SCHOOLS

790

VOLUNTEERS

1,096

VOLUNTEER HOURS

80+

SUPPLY DRIVES

25

CHAMPIONS OF EDUCATION /  SPONSORS

2024 Backpack Sponsors

“U.S. Sugar is committed to supporting student success in the classroom, and that starts by providing the tools students need to have an outstanding school year. On behalf of our company’s 3,000 employees, we wish the teachers, faculty members, parents, and students a safe and successful school year.”​

Brannan Thomas

U.S. Sugar

Backpack Build Volunteer Groups

2024 Delivery Partners

2024 School Supply Drive Partners

Anchor Church

Andersen

Atlas Sign Industry

Bank of America

Belcan Engineering

Boca Bridges

Boca Grove

Boston Proper

Broward, Palm Beach & St. Lucie Realtors Association

C3-Complete

Career Source

Carrier

Chamber of Commerce of the Palm Beaches

Citizens Bank

Compass Palm Beach Real Estate

Edward Jones: Timothy J. Lyons

Elder Estate Planning

Everon Solutions

Florida Power & Light Company

Fountain Square

Friends of Jupiter Beach

HCA Florida JFK Hospital

HCA Florida JFK North Hospital

HCA Florida Palms West Hospital

Joe Taylor Restoration

Joseph’s Classic Market

Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Delray Beach

Keiser University

Lockheed Martin

Mattamy Homes

Miller Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

Molle Bridal

Morning Calm Management

MPLT Healthcare

NYU Langone 

Oasis Community Church International

PBC Association of Legal Administrators

PBC Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller

Palm Beach & Martin County Justice Association 

Palm Beach County Library System

PHH Mortgage

Polen Capital

Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC

Rockhill Management

Santorini Apartments

Score at the Top

SCS Engineers

Seacoast Bank

Sikorsky: A Lockheed Martin Company

Sounders Care

Stone Thompson Luxury Group

T&G Constructors

The Club at Admirals Cove

United Franchise Group

Vanderbilt Office Properties

Vizcaya Lakes Apartments

Vizcaya Lakes Condominiums

Velocity Community Credit Union 

Voloridge Investment Management

Zero Empty Spaces

ZimVie Dental

Teacher Testimonials

"One day a student came into the room in tears, asking to staple his backpack, again. He was beginning to become embarrassed because of this. Instead of grabbing the stapler, this time I was able to grab two backpacks and let him choose one. His face lit up like a star!"

Special Needs Teacher

U.B. Kinsey Elementary

"When a student sees other classmates with a new notebook, pencil, and/or folder, he or she does not have to worry about receiving supplies needed to achieve success. Red Apple Supplies helps to alleviate student and teacher concerns about needed supplies. This provides an even playing field and the necessary comfort, pride, and responsibility for caring for their new supplies which promote more effort and success."

Melissa Ybarra

KEC/ Canal Point Elementary School

"I had a student with no supplies that was coming from a foster home. He was afraid to come to school because the kids would make fun of him. I gave him the supplies from Red Apple Supplies that he needed, bought him some uniforms and after that he was really happy to learn. He was one of my top students."

Arisbeth Cortez

KEC / Canal Point Elementary School

"Many of my students are missing basic school supplies. I received pencils, pens, & backpacks (which one student LOVED choosing from the great designs) from Red Apple Supplies. This student had been carrying supplies in a Publix bag or ANY way they could so he was thrilled to choose his OWN bag & I had placed one of every basic supply inside! We called it his "Success Pack" because it contained everything he needed to be successful ! He treasured it & had his supplies EVERY day!"

Adrianna Hunt

Forest Hill Elementary School

"I have about 20% of my students who actually bring supplies each year. The rest I have to pay for out of pocket. Red Apple Supplies has allowed me to have everything my kids need and there is no embarrassment or worry that they won't have the supplies to start the school year."

Christen Warne

Starlight Cove Elementary School

"I teach at a Title 1 school with 98% of the students on free or reduced lunch. A student had a book bag that was torn and lost his school supplies. I also noticed other students laughing at his bag and he was a bit embarrassed. At the most perfect time, I called that student’s name and gave him a new book bag. Immediately, his face brightened and he had an upbeat body posture. It made his day and he was super grateful. This is one of many stories to share."

Emmanuel Fergile

Highland Elementary School

"Christian is the oldest in his family and the first to go to school- he has twin siblings who are 1. When he goes home, he helps his mother take care of them as she is visually impaired. Due to your generous donation of Back-to-school backpacks, he uses the school supplies and backpack he received to do his homework every week. He is excelling in learning, writing, and speaking English, and having those school supplies to use at home gives him that extra support!”

Alice Jiggins

Rolling Green Elementary School

Pictures & Highlights

In the News

Picture of Backpack Distribution in Partnership with Amazon​

Backpack Distribution in Partnership with Amazon​

Picture of CBS12 Hometown Heroes Spotlight on our "Apple Core" Volunteer, Barbara Judd​

CBS12 Hometown Heroes Spotlight on our "Apple Core" Volunteer, Barbara Judd​

Picture of WPTV Highlights Back-to-School Efforts at Forest Hill Elementary School​

WPTV Highlights Back-to-School Efforts at Forest Hill Elementary School​

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