Back to School Program

Back to School Program

Overview

Our Back to School Program supports Vancouver families by providing a new backpack with school supplies for elementary and high school students. Registration is required in advance of the event.

Details

Date: Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Time: 11AM-2PM

Location: 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Participation: Pre-registered families can attend on July 29th to receive their backpacks and enjoy a snack to go. Sorry, we can’t accept walk-ins.

Eligibility

  • Students from kindergarten to Grade 7 can apply every year.
  • High school students (Grades 8-12) can apply every two years; (if you are not sure when you last registered, we can check for you).
  • If you are a guardian for the child, please submit a legal document verifying your guardianship, such as a court order or guardianship agreement.

Registration

We are now closed for applications.

Please provide the following details in your email/phone call:

  1. Have you visited The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver in the past two years (2023 or 2024)?
  2. Have you applied for our Back-to-School event before? If yes, in what year?
  3. Please confirm that you are a Vancouver resident, and you meet the low-income guideline (https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=1110024101)
  4. Parent / Guardian’s legal name
  5. Child’s Legal Name / Date of birth (yyyy/mm/dd) / Grade / Gender
  6. Your Contact Information: Phone number and Email address
  7. If you are a guardian for the child, please submit a legal document verifying your guardianship, such as a court order or guardianship agreement

If you are new to The Salvation Army Boundless Vancouver, please submit the following documents (an in-person interview may be arranged if necessary):

  1. Photo IDs (applicant and children)
  2. Proof of Address (BC Hydro, any bill, rental agreement, etc.)
  3. Proof of Income (2 months’ bank statements)

We can process registrations on a first-come first-serve basis, while supplies last.

For as many families in need to be served, please register for our event only if you do not plan to receive a backpack from another organization or agency for the 2025/2026 school year. Thank you for your understanding and consideration!