Set for Success Backpack Program

Hat tip here to Councilor Toomey who once again is heading up the Set for Success Backpack program to get supplies for kids whose families cannot afford them.
The program kicks off with a press conference at 3pm on Monday, August 17th at Friendly House (a collaborator). From the announcement:

Last year, this successful program, through the generosity of individuals and corporations, enabled over 1,400 students to start the year off on the right track with the tools they need to do well in school. In addition to the students who were designated homeless, there is also a great need for support for students whose families may have a roof over their heads, but do not have the means to provide the school supplies and backpacks.
This program was also able, through the generosity of donors, to meet emergency needs
during the school year when the request from a school principal was received at Friendly House to assist a student or family.
The Worcester Public Schools have identified a total number of 2,467 students officially
designated as homeless according to State and Federal Guidelines. A significant number of these students, 654, are living in foster homes.
Donations of school supplies (including backpacks) can be dropped off at:
Worcester Public Library, Main Branch, Greendale Branch and Great Brook Valley Branch
Webster House Restaurant
City Hall, Second Floor Lobby by the Clerk’s Office
Worcester Police Department Lobby
Worcester Fire Headquarters on Grove Street
Congressman McGovern’s Office, 34 Mechanic Street
Riley’s Restaurant
Fiddler’s Green Restaurant and Pub on Temple Street

The drive runs through September 18.