School Success
Building brighter futures — one backpack, one book, one snack at a time.
Back 2 School - Backpacks & Supplies for Kids
Help Kids Start the Year Confident and Prepared
At Tri-Lakes Cares, we believe no child should have to start the school year without the tools they need to succeed—and no family should have to choose between school supplies and everyday essentials like groceries. Our community can come together to support children in need by donating to our Back 2 School Supply Drive.
Our Back 2 School Supply Drive offers ways to give all year long. You can support students anytime by ordering from our Amazon Wishlist or donating directly. During the summer months you can also shop locally and drop off school supplies and backpacks directly at Tri-Lakes Cares.
Last year we helped over 105 students start the school year with the supplies they needed
How to Support TLC's Back 2 School Program
Option 1: Order from TLC's Amazon Wishlist (Summers Only)
Choose from a curated list of school supplies and backpacks on Amazon that will be shipped directly to Tri-Lakes Cares. It’s a quick, easy way to make a difference!

Option 2: Shop on your own and Drop Off (Summers Only)
Download our list of needed items and shop locally or wherever you prefer. Perfect for those who love in-person shopping and can drop off within the specified window.
Drop Off until *2026 Date TBD*
Option 3: Make a Monetary Donation (Year-Round)
If you prefer, you can make a direct contribution and we’ll do the shopping for you! Your donation allows us to purchase exactly what’s needed for each student.
Are you in need of school supplies?
If you’re a parent or guardian in our community and need help with school supplies for your child, we’re here for you. Tri-Lakes Cares can assist with backpacks, supplies, and more to ensure your student starts the year off right.
Other Help for School Success

Books for Kids
Through our collaboration with Covered Treasures Bookstore, we ensure that low-income children have access to high-quality reading materials, fostering literacy development. Children enrolled in the Books for Kids Program receive one age-appropriate book each month for one year.

Snack Pack
We connect with local schools to keep students fed so they can focus on learning and simply being kids! We provide snacks every week during the school year. Please contact your school counselor for more info!
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