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, 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
Registration opens July 27th and will be available until all spots are filled.
Process: registration link will be live here as of July 27th.
*Registered families will be contacted and given further event details between August 10th to 20th.
*Appointments are final, and entry will only be granted during your allotted time slot.
*If you are a guardian of the child, you will be asked to submit a legal document verifying your guardianship, such as a court document or guardianship agreement.
For inquiries, please contact emma.sherwood@salvationarmy.ca
We process registrations on a first-come first-serve basis, while supplies last.
Please register for our event only if you do not plan to receive a backpack from another organization or agency for the 2026/2027 school year.
Thank you for your understanding and consideration!