Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

Bringing the Community Together for the Youth of Boston

An annual favorite, our Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway brings together local corporations, organizations, and individuals that donate new backpacks and supplies with legions of Foundation volunteers who stuff them full of donated supplies.

Two boys at backpack giveaway

2024 was our biggest year ever with

3,000 backpacks

The largest Back-to-School event in the City of Boston!

A Team Effort

In partnership with the Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers, the Giveaway culminates in a massive Back-to-School event hosted by our program partner Saint John Paul II Catholic Academy, Lower Mills, in Dorchester. Corey C. Griffin Foundation friends and supporters celebrate the day with students, families, and teachers, all gearing up for another successful year!

Volunteers at the Backpack Drive

Lead Sponsors

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Supporters

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Medfield Village Cleaners