Those families who qualify for free or reduced lunch under federal guidelines for the 2022-2023 school year, are also qualified to receive backpacks and school supplies from the Backpack Project. This year’s distribution of backpacks and school supplies will be on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022, from 9:00-10:30 a.m. in the Prairie River Middle School cafeteria (door 14).
More information was sent to eligible families in July, and completed forms should be returned when picking up items.
The Backpack Project can always use monetary contributions to help with the purchase of backpacks and school supplies. Donations are tax deductible and may be sent to: MFTHCI-Backpacks, PO Box 793, Merrill WI 54452.
The Backpack Project is sponsored by Merrill Forward Together Healthy Community Initiative (MFTHCI), Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Community Services, and the Optimists. For more information, contact Jana at 715.539.5441.