Backpacks for Kids

Each August the Backpacks For Kids program provides Ellis County children and youth a new backpack filled with school supplies and personal hygiene items. Ellis County students in grades Pre-K thru High School whose families are low-income/financial hardships are eligible. Registration opens May 1st. Our backpack Distribution Day is the first Thursday in August. 

Registration is now Closed.

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Our Distribution Day is August 6 only for those who registered. Distribution is at the First Presbyterian Church 2900 Hall St, Hays 7AM-6PM

On August 7 we will distribute any remaining Backpacks at that same location, from 8AM-Noon

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