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Socks For The Streets

5 hours ago

💭 Looking for some honest feedback from our community 💭

As we start planning our Back to School Backpack Giveaway, we’re running into a real challenge. Quality school backpacks have become super expensive, and unfortunately the ones we can afford just aren’t the best quality. The higher-quality bags are simply way out of our budget.

We’re considering switching things up this year and focusing on school supplies only, and providing more supplies per child instead of backpacks.

If you’ve ever been a recipient/parent/community:

Do you actually use the backpacks that are given?
Would having more school supplies be more helpful than receiving a bag?

For parents, caregivers, and teachers:

What items run out the fastest during the school year?
What would truly make the biggest difference for your child or students?

We want to make sure we’re using our funds in the most helpful, respectful, and meaningful way possible. Your thoughts, experiences, and suggestions truly matter to us. 💙

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