Back to School Program

Helping Vancouver Families Start the School Year Strong

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.

Back to School Program

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, August 25, 2026

Time: 9:30am – 2:30pm

Location: Boundless Vancouver, 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Participation: Pre-registered families can attend on August 25th to receive their backpacks! Sorry, no walk-ins will be accepted.

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 applied, we can check for you).

Registration for the 2026 Back-to-School event has now ended.

Families that registered will be contacted with further details regarding the event.

For inquiries, please contact emma.sherwood@salvationarmy.ca