Back 2 School Illinois

Our Back 2 School initiative is the largest school supply distribution program in the entire state. In 2014, we provided 850,000 school supplies to more than 28,000 underprivileged children. The bulk of our supplies are distributed in the form of Back 2 School kits, each containing approximately 30 school supplies that are age-appropriate for the r... ecipient. While we distribute most of the school supplies in August, we distribute at other times of the year as well. The program is truly a year-round effort requiring thousands of man-hours and volunteers, as well as the gracious support of many sponsors and many more individuals. We do one massive distribution event in August and many other smaller distributions throughout the year. The main school supply distribution day includes a separate event for as many as 500 children who get to participate in a variety of activities and demonstrations designed to excite, educate and inspire them to go back to school. Please note: Our Community Distribution Partners (listed below) handle the distribution of our kits. B2SI does not provide kits to individuals.Read More