2022-2023 24th Annual OPERATION BACKPACK School supplies are available to Pick Up for McDowell County Public School K-12 Students GYM, 176 Lukin Street, Marion, NC 28752 July 18-July 28, 2021; Monday–Thursday; 8am - 4pm; Picture ID required THANK YOU for each DONATION & your faithful SUPPORT! Supplies and monetary donations are appreciated and needed! Monetary donations may be written to The Endowment Fund, for Operation Backpack Donations may be mailed or brought to McDowell County Schools, 334 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752. Backpacks Notebook paper Erasers 1” 3 Ring Binders #2 & Colored Pencils Pocket Folders 24 Count Crayons Safety Scissors Highlighters Glue Sticks Composition Books Pencil Pouches Pens: Blue, Black, & Red Toothbrush Toothpaste When everyone works together, much can be achieved. Every little bit makes a big difference! The 2022-2023 school year will be Operation Backpack’s 24th year assisting students with school supplies. Our giving and caring community working together have made this possible! The goal of Operation Backpack is to provide all underprivileged K-12 students in McDowell County Public Schools with a new backpack and school supplies. Although the majority of the supplies are distributed a few weeks prior to school starting, there are needs year-round. Supplies are given to students based on grade level. The number of students assisted during summer distribution: Year # of Students 2017 989 2018 1009 2019 1075 2020 COVID 873 2021 COVID 817 For More Information: Melanie Dunham 828-652-4535 x4106 or melanie.dunham@mcdowell.k12.nc.us The Endowment Fund of the Public Schools of McDowell County is the McDowell County Schools Education Foundation dedicated to promoting and fostering programs for McDowell County Schools for which funding is otherwise unavailable.