Backpacks 4 Kids AZ

06/05/2026

It's that time of year! 🎒✏️ Our Back to School Supply Donation Drive is officially underway, and we need YOUR help to make sure every child in our community walks into the new school year ready to learn and full of confidence.

From June 1 through July 14, we're collecting school supplies for disadvantaged youth right here in the Phoenix area. Every pencil, every crayon, every notebook makes a difference to a child who might otherwise go without.

📦 Want to host a drive at your workplace, church, or business? It's one of the easiest ways to make a big impact! Reach out to Backpacks 4 Kids AZ to set one up!

Drop donations at our warehouse during distribution hours or contact us directly to get involved!

📍 6819 N 21st Ave, Ste N&O, Phoenix, AZ 85015

📞 (602) 614-5781 | [email protected]

Every supply collected is a child equipped. Every donor is a reason a kid smiles on the first day of school. 🌟

06/04/2026

🥐 Hot breakfast is coming your way today!

We're distributing Jimmy Dean Breakfast Sandwiches at the pantry and because we wanted to fit as many as possible for our families, some will come loose without the box.

No worries! Here's how to heat yours up:

06/04/2026

What should I do with overripe bananas? You may find useful ideas at this link featuring 75 recipes utilizing overripe bananas.

This list includes 75 delicious recipes that use overripe bananas, which are often better for baking or cooking. Get the overripe banana recipes here, from pancakes to banana bread.

06/04/2026

Thursday June 4th
Backpacks 4 Kids AZ Food Distribution
📍6819 N 21st Ave Ste N
Phoenix AZ ( back of the building)
⏰Time 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thusday Food Distribution Menu:

Drinks 🧃
Canned Vegetable
Knorr Chicken Bouillon
Pasta
Hope Packs ( large snack bag with lunch item and snacks)
Baby Formula
Snack bag ( Rice Krispy Treats and graham crackers)
Mozzarella Cheese
Bread or Bakery item
Frozen Meats
Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Sandwiches
Caesar Salad Mix

📣📣 REMINDERS
No ID is required for food.
Please bring bags to carry your items in
Please bring your own drinks, as we regret that we cannot always provide them to clients waiting in line..

06/03/2026

📍Looking for free meals for kids this summer?
Use the Summer Meals map to find nearby locations, times, and meal options.
Easy, quick, and updated all summer long.
👉www.azsummermeals.org

06/03/2026

Wednesday, June 3rd Produce and More Distribution
📍6819 N 21st Ave Ste N
Phoenix Az ( back of the building)
⏰Time 6:00 pm til 730pm

Tonights Giveaway:
Jimmy Dean's Breakfast Sandwiches
Drinks
Bananas
Caesar Salad Mix
Bread

📣📣 REMINDERS
*Please bring bags to carry your items
*Please bring your own drinks, as we regret that we cannot provide them to clients waiting in line.

06/03/2026

Today's pantry bags at Backpacks 4 Kids AZ were filled with pasta, ground chicken, chicken bouillon, and mozzarella cheese! One of our amazing volunteers put together a recipe that will make your whole family happy. Give it a try and let us know what you think! (Psst it goes perfectly with corn. 🌽)

06/02/2026

☀️ Did you know you don't need a Keurig to make those yummy donut shop refreshers?

Just open the K-Cup pod, pour the dry mix into a glass, and stir in warm or room-temp water until it dissolves. Then pour it over ice and add your favorite juice, lemonade, coconut milk or drink as is. That's it! Cool drinks, no machine needed. 🧊

06/02/2026

We believe that what's in your bag should make it all the way to your table and we want to help get it there. 🧡

This is a simple, delicious meal you can make right from the items in your pantry bag. Crispy Chicken Patties with Creamy Bouillon Pasta. This one came straight from our kitchen to yours, and we cannot wait for you to try it.

The full recipe card is right here save it, share it, make it this week!

Because food is more than surviving. It is thriving. 💛

06/01/2026

We extend our sincerest gratitude to St Mary's Food Bank , our valued community partner, for the generous donation of baby formula to support the families we serve.