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operation backpack

Thank you!

For more information on Operation Backpack,
please call 916.442.3691.


Volunteers of America Operation Backpack


Drop-Off Locations


Volunteers of America Greater Sacramento & Northern Nevada would like to thank the many local outlets and branches of Starbucks, Washington Mutual, Save Mart Supermarkets and Macy’s who hosted Operation Backpack drop-off sites for this year's campaign! Without your support, hundreds of children in need would not be starting school with a fresh backpack full of necessary supplies.

Please note that Volunteers of America is still accepting donations of new backpacks and school supplies at its administration office located at 1900 Point West Way, Suite 270, Sacramento.
Here's a map.

Volunteers of America administration office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (closed Saturdays and Sundays, as well as major holidays).

click on the name of the location for a map and contact information


Macy's



Save Mart Supermarkets



Starbucks



Washington Mutual



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If you find it in your heart to care for somebody else, 
you will have succeeded.

Maya Angelou


Operation Backpack

click on image to see some
of the thank-you notes
received last year

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